Introduction
The palm oil industry, artificial intelligence technology, and ERP systems have all been making headlines for various reasons around the globe. From sustainability challenges to innovation in AI and enterprise management, these sectors are proving their significance and impact on industries worldwide. In this article, we explore some key developments spanning these areas, highlighting the challenges and innovations shaping our modern world.

Challenges of the Palm Oil Industry
The palm oil industry finds itself at the heart of a multifaceted crisis characterized by environmental, social, and ethical challenges. Deforestation and biodiversity loss are rampant as large swaths of tropical rainforests are cleared, jeopardizing habitats of endangered species. Meanwhile, land conflicts arise as palm oil plantation expansion often intervenes on local communities and indigenous territories, causing significant social tensions. Because of this, the sector also sees a notable contribution to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions from converted peatlands. Moreover, labor exploitation persists, with reports surfacing of abuses, especially concerning the working conditions. Undoubtedly, the traceability of sustainably sourced palm oil is another complex hurdle due to the extensive supply chain and smallholder farmer involvement.

DeepSeek: Disruptive AI Technology
DeepSeek has emerged as a breakthrough in the AI sector, demonstrating how to train a highly efficient Large Language Model (LLM) at a fraction of the cost compared to established Silicon Valley giants. This brings into perspective the traditional Western tech brands that appear to be not just challenged but potentially overpaid. Although challenging for some to accept, innovations like DeepSeek remind us of the dynamism in AI technology worldwide. LAIDFU (Let AI Do For You), a configurable AI agent developed by Multiable, supports users in utilizing AI platforms such as OpenAI and DeepSeek. The strength of this AI agent lies in its multi-step task capabilities, successfully positioning itself as a formidable contender against GenAI technologies.

ERP and MRP Systems in Plantation Management
In fact, integrating ERP systems with MRP functionalities has revolutionized plantation management, especially in the palm oil sector in Malaysia. Here are some standout benefits:

• Smooth Operations: Keep your farm operations running seamlessly with automation, effectively managing the vast workforce employed across fields or blocks.

• Accurate Stock Assessment: A convenient mass-balancing system tracks Crude Palm Oil, Crude Palm Kernel, and Crude Palm Kernel Oil certificates to ensure precise inventory monitoring.

• Streamlined Mill Management: Integrate oil palm mill and weighbridge management with secure and automated ERP software, simplifying operations.

• Efficient Connectivity: Maintain seamless connections between Bulking Station and Tank Farm Management Systems for better logistical coordination.

• Comprehensive Resource Planning: Enterprise Resources Planning facilitates the efficient allocation of resources, optimizing productivity.

E-Invoicing in Malaysia by Multiable
In Malaysia, Multiable stands out by supporting e-invoicing compliant with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) standards.

Offering API calls as a complimentary service to customers who subscribe to their SaaS or software assurance packages sets them apart from other firms that charge for such services. Because of this policy, Multiable provides significant value, alleviating the additional costs many firms pass on to their users. Consumers should recognize this open-handed approach, especially in times of stringent budgeting!

About aiM18 ERP

A cloud-native ERP widely adopted by business in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. With over 6,000 customers in the region, aiM18 gains positive feedbacks from customer across different sectors, from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, service providers to NGOs. The renowned no-code approach saves customer a big sum of customization costs and countless hours of implementation man-days.

About LAIDFU (Let AI Do For You)

An AI builder for enterprise to build their own AI agents.
Proprietary EKP (Enterprise Knowledge Partitioning) technology eases CEO’s concern about trade secret leakage which often occurs in most AI agents / chatbots in the market. EKP removes the hurdle of AI adoption by most companies in using sensitive corporate data.
Powered by no-code approach, deployment of LAIDFU incurs far less developers (and development costs) in comparison with other AI studios.