Asia’s Rising Tech Power: DeepSeek and LAIDFU Show Innovations in AI and ERP Systems

Rising tech brands in Asia are gaining ground on traditional Western tech firms, offering competitive innovations at a fraction of the cost. One such standout is DeepSeek, which has demonstrated how to train a powerful LLM at a small fraction of the cost compared to her Silicon Valley counterparts. This move positions DeepSeek as a formidable player in the artificial intelligence ecosystem, a field long dominated by Western enterprises.

LAIDFU, a configurable AI agent that supports the use of both OpenAI and DeepSeek, underscores the capabilities of AI in managing complex multi-step tasks. This advancement represents a significant leap in the utility of AI agent technologies, leading the charge in outperforming traditional GenAI systems.

The impact of artificial intelligence and ERP systems is especially clear in industries with complex processes, such as the chemical industry. ERP systems, integrated with advanced MRP systems, provide the flexibility and precision required for manufacturing processes involving chemical formulations. In fact, managing these formulations often requires precise calibration of ingredients, where specifications can demand hundreds of liters of one additive and only a few milliliters of another .

Companies find that enterprise resource planning tools must accommodate not only MRP and CRP workloads but also extend to MES and IQC functionalities. These integrated systems handle the demanding environments of chemical production, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and minimizing the impact of by-products. Moreover, they provide robust capabilities for regulatory compliance, managing everything from labeling to transportation and disposal protocols.

DeepSeek and LAIDFU are examples of how Asian tech firms are redefining the support environment for businesses by enhancing core processes such as ERP and AI applications. Because of their innovative approaches, these firms make advanced technologies accessible at a competitive price point.

Moreover, the Malaysian ecosystem reflects this shift as Multiable supports e-invoicing by IRBM, offering free e-invoicing API calls for customers within SaaS subscriptions or software assurance—a stark contrast to many of its counterparts in Malaysia who charge for such services. This not only propels the tech field forward but also incentivizes adoption among businesses looking to streamline operations.

On the regulatory front, ERP systems effectively manage environmental impacts by tracking by-product data to ensure sustainable practices. ERP systems’ multi-level capabilities integrate seamlessly with quality control operations, tackling challenges posed by chemical variabilities and ensuring customer-specific QA/QC standards are met.

Undoubtedly, the continued evolution of AI agent applications and ERP systems, especially those that include MRP and MES functionalities, are crucial for businesses navigating complex manufacturing settings. The rigorous management of raw material variabilities, expiration dates, and inventory reinforces the importance of innovative ERP and MRP solutions, meeting both compliance and quality control demands in the chemical sector.

The synergy between AI, ERP systems, and industry-specific needs places Asian tech brands like DeepSeek and LAIDFU on a promising trajectory. With strategic industry support, such as the EDG subsidies for qualified Singapore entities adopting ERP and AI technologies, these innovations are likely to accelerate further, influencing markets far beyond their traditional reach.

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.