What is Quick Commerce

Quick commerce, or Q-commerce, is a relatively new term that refers to the fast delivery of goods and services using digital platforms. It is a rapidly growing trend that is changing the way we shop and consume products.

The rise of Q-commerce is due to the increasing demand for convenience and speed. People are looking for ways to save time and avoid the hassle of traditional shopping methods. With Q-commerce, consumers can place an order online and have it delivered within hours, or even minutes.

Q-commerce companies are leveraging technology to streamline the delivery process. They use algorithms and machine learning to optimize their logistics and delivery networks, ensuring that products reach customers as quickly and efficiently as possible. This has led to the emergence of new players in the market, such as delivery-only restaurants, virtual convenience stores, and on-demand grocery delivery services.

One of the key benefits of Q-commerce is that it provides greater flexibility to both businesses and consumers. Businesses can adjust their inventory and delivery schedules to meet changing customer demands, while consumers can order products on-demand, without having to plan ahead.

Another advantage of Q-commerce is that it enables businesses to offer a wider range of products and services than traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Online retailers can stock an infinite number of items, without having to worry about the physical constraints of a physical store. This means that consumers have access to a greater variety of products, often at lower prices than they would find in a physical store.

The rise of Q-commerce is also changing the way businesses approach marketing and advertising. With more consumers shopping online, businesses are turning to social media and other digital channels to reach their target audience. This has led to the emergence of new marketing techniques, such as influencer marketing, that focus on building relationships with customers through social media and other online channels.

However, there are also challenges associated with Q-commerce. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring the quality of the products and services being delivered. With quick delivery times, there is a risk that products may be damaged or spoiled during transit, or that service quality may suffer due to time constraints.

Another challenge is ensuring the safety and security of the delivery process. Q-commerce companies must ensure that their delivery drivers are trained and equipped to handle the products they are delivering, and that they follow strict safety protocols to protect both themselves and the customers they are serving.

In conclusion, Q-commerce is a rapidly growing trend that is changing the way we shop and consume products. While there are challenges associated with this new model of commerce, it offers many benefits in terms of convenience, flexibility, and access to a wider range of products and services. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect Q-commerce to become an even more integral part of our daily lives.

The Rise of ChatGPT: The Hype Behind the AI-Powered Conversational Model

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm and is transforming various industries. One of the most prominent AI technologies is the conversational model, and ChatGPT is one of the leading models in this space. 

Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT is a state-of-the-art language model that uses deep learning to generate human-like responses to natural language inputs.

The ChatGPT model is based on the transformer architecture, which is a type of neural network designed to handle sequences of data, such as text. 

The model is trained on massive amounts of text data, allowing it to generate highly relevant responses to a wide range of queries. 

This makes it ideal for a variety of applications, including customer service, virtual assistants, and even creative writing. And by the way this article is generated from ChatGPT.

What sets ChatGPT apart from other conversational models is its sheer size. With over 175 billion parameters, it is one of the largest language models in the world. This size allows it to handle a vast range of topics and respond to a wide variety of questions with remarkable accuracy. It also enables the model to generate coherent and fluent text, making it suitable for applications that require human-like conversation.

The hype around ChatGPT has been growing steadily since its release, and it's not difficult to see why. 

Its ability to generate human-like responses in a matter of milliseconds has caught the attention of businesses and individuals alike. 

The model has been used in a variety of applications, from customer service chatbots to content creation and even art.

One of the key benefits of ChatGPT is its ease of use. The model can be integrated into existing systems with just a few lines of code, making it accessible to a wide range of users. 

This has led to a proliferation of chatbots and conversational interfaces, powered by ChatGPT, that are being used to streamline customer service and improve user experience.

Despite its popularity, there are still some concerns about the ethics and limitations of AI-powered conversational models like ChatGPT. 

While the model is highly accurate and can handle a wide range of topics, it can still generate responses that are misleading, biased, or just plain wrong. Additionally, the model is only as good as the data it is trained on, so if the training data contains biases or inaccuracies, they will be reflected in the model's responses.

In conclusion, ChatGPT has been generating a lot of buzz in the AI community and beyond. Its ability to generate human-like responses and its ease of use make it a popular choice for a wide range of applications. While there are still some concerns about the limitations and ethics of AI-powered conversational models, their potential benefits cannot be ignored. The future of ChatGPT and conversational models like it is highly promising, and it will be exciting to see how they continue to evolve and impact our lives.

Selamat Tinggal 2022, Selamat Datang 2023

Sudah hampir genap 3 tahun Orderla sudah beroperasi. 

Pelbagai rintangan dan cabaran telah dihadapi sepanjang menjayakan platform ringkat lagi simple untuk rakyat marhaen untuk membina order form yang boleh dihantar ke WhatsApp. 

Jika anda tidak tahu, Orderla tiada tempoh masa untuk plan BASIC, jadi anda boleh mengwar-warkan link pesanan anda tanpa risau jika link tersebut dimatikan.

Walau yang demikian ianya masih selamat untuk pembeli kerana mereka akan melalui WhatsApp sebelum membuat pembayaran. 

Jika merchant tidak aktif, peniaga tidak boleh dibayar secara payment gateway. Jadi pembeli wajar untuk menunggu pengesahan peniaga. 

Untuk tempoh 3 tahun Orderla beroperasi, apa yang telah kami pelajari: 

i. Persediaan untuk menghadapi keperluan semasa. 

Semasa tempoh pandemik yang lepas, peniaga micro dan kecil dalam negara berdepan dengan masalah untuk menguruskan tempahan secara WhatsApp. Orderla dilancarkan tepat pada waktu keperluan ini meningkat. Selain daripada itu, bertepatan dengan servis yang bersesuaian dengan masa itu, pelbagai pihak telah mencuba dan menwar-warkan servis ini. Ini menjadikan servis Orderla dikenali ramai, dicuba oleh peniaga dan ramai juga yang menyukai sistem ini.

Sistem ini tidak dibuat semasa pandemik, tetapi telah mula diusahakan pada awal tahun 2020 untuk mencuba membina ordering management sistem secara mudah dan dihantar terus kepada WhatsApp. 

Untuk masa hadapan kami juga bersedia untuk mengembangkan lagi perkhidmatan Orderla ke vertikal yang lain juga. Nanti dah ready nanti kami akan umumkan.

ii. Keperluan Teknikal Amat Penting

Keperluan teknikal dalam pembangunan sistem ini semestinya sangat penting agar sistem ini terus dapat beroperasi.

Selain dari kami ada berberapa rakan industri yang berkembang pada waktu pandemik. Untuk menjadi lebih kompetitif kami terus membangunkan fitur-fitur yang terbaru mengikut kehendak dan keperluan semasa. Sebenarnya ‘taste’ masyarakat kita adalah tinggi dan kita perlu raikannya. 

Banyak fungsi-fungsi yang diusulkan oleh pengguna kami. Dan sebolehnya kami akan penuhi pemintaan mereka, jika dirasakan berpatutan. Jika ia dibatasi dengan halangan teknikal, kami akan terus membuat kajian dan pembangunan.

Untuk tahun ini, kami telah menambah baik pengendalian storan kami kepada menggunakan ‘block’ storage. Ini secara langsung akan mengurangkan kos server kami apabilia pengguna menggunakan storan. Terutamanya untuk pelan basic, sebolehnya kami ingin mengurangkan kos storan tanpa menjejaskan terus kepenggunaan pengguna.

Jika dilihat pada tahun lepas, kami juga pernah kena serangan DDoS (salah satu serangan siber). Perkara itu dapat kami hadapi dengan bertanyakan kepada konsultan dan rakan-rakan yang pakar dalam hal tersebut. Boleh kata dunia ini kejam juga tapi itulah realitinya. Kita perlu terus tahu untuk bertahan. 

iii. Keep Up to Date

Ya Orderla mungkin dalam fasa yang agak mendatar selepas tempoh pandemik. Ia sebenarnya nak menuju ke arah ‘maturation’ atau kematangan market.

Dengan kehendak pasaran juga berubah, pesaing-pesaing pun semakin hebat, kami pun perlu Keep Up to Date juga.

Sebenarnya saban hari kami melakukan R&D untuk improve servis kami. Ianya sama ada secara langsung atau tidak. Tapi banyak benda yang terlah dilakukan alam experimen kami cuma mungkin belum ready untuk dilepaskan kepada umum lagi.

iv. Menyertai Beberapa Accelerator

Untuk rekod, kami mengikuti 2 accelerator iaitu Teraju Superb pada tahun 2021 dan Selangor Accelerator Program (SAP) pada tahun 2022. 

Baik, itulah dia 3 perkara yang kami belajar sepangjang mengendalikan sistem Orderla ini. Semoga kita semua di berikan rezeki untuk terus berkhidmat kepada masyarakat dan seterusnya dikurniakan rezeki yang melimpah ruah. Akhir kata selamat tahun baru 2023, semoga tahun hadapan dilimpahkan dengan rezeki yang tidak disangka-sangka. Amiin.

November 2022

Bulan November 2022 telah mencatitkan sebuah sejarah baharu kepada negara Malaysia. 

Pada 19 November lepas, rakyat Malaysia telah memilih melalui Pilihan Raya Umum yang ke 15. Setelah keputusan diumumkan bloc parti yang menang terbesar adalah dari Pakatan Harapan dengan 82 kerusi. Diikuti dengan Perikatan Nasional (73 kerusi) dan Barisan Nasional dengan 30 kerusi.

Hal ini menyebabkan kita tidak dapat simple majority (atau bahasa lain nya majoriti mudah). Dengan ini, sesebuah kerajaan tidak dapat dibentuk. Seterusnya gugusan bloc ini diminta untuk berkerjasama dengan bloc-bloc yang lain untuk membentuk satu gabungan bloc yang boleh mencapai majoriti mudah dengan 114 kerusi.

Setelah berberapa hari rundingan, demi rundingan, berjumpa dengan YDP Di Pertuan Agong. Akhirnya YDP melantik ketua Pakatan Harapan Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim sebagai Perdana Menteri Malaysia yang ke - 10. Tarikh keramat ini berlaku pada 24 November 2022, selepas 4 hari PRU.

Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim (DSAI) telah menerima jawatan itu pada tarikh tersebut dan memulakan tugasan sebagai Perdana Menteri pada 25 November di Putrajaya (hari Jumaat) dengan berbusana baju Melayu lengkap.

Jika kita lihat jatuh bangun DSAI, beliau telah jatuh pada 24 tahun yang lalu setelah dipecat dan dimasukkan ke dalam penjara. Dengan kekuatan dari isteri dan anak-anak beliau, DSAI bersabar dan meneruskan perjuangan beliau sehingga menjadi Perdana Menteri pada hari ini.

Antara misi utama DSAI adalah untuk membantu rakyat Malaysia untuk berasa selesa dengan kos kehidupan sekarang. Selain itu, beliau juga ingin amalan rasuah dalam kerajaan dihapuskan sehabis-habisnya.

Marilah kita bersama untuk mendoakan kesejahteraan negara kita dengan pimpinan baharu ini untuk mengharungi badai golak cabaran pada masa akan datang. 

Techtober - Oct 2022

Many Youtubers refers October as Techtober as many technology companies announce new products within month of October. 

Apple : 

Apple updates the iPad generation 10. But sadly it still doesn't support Apple Pencil second generation. While Apple also updated iPad Pro with M2 processor.

Google :

Google announced Google Pixel 7 & 7 Pro and also Pixel Watch.

Microsoft :

Microsoft launched Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5.

And other companies that I haven't discovered yet.

New 2022 iPhones

Hi everyone... its already September 2022, and it's a month of new iPhone by Apple.

As everyone already know Apple launched new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro.

What's new iPhone 14 ? Physically it's the same like iPhone 13 from last year. Apple no longer introduce mini version, instead they replaced with Plus version which have the screen size like Pro Max model at lower price.

Aside from the physical, iPhone 14 has some new things internally namely connection with satellite, car crash detection and slightly improved chip & RAM. 

In the iPhone 14 Pro department, there are several upgrades such as new A16 Bionic chip, Dynamic Island and Always On Display. 

For the pricing we can refer to image below, start from RM4,199 for baseline iPhone 14, and RM5,299 for baseline iPhone 14 Pro. 

Adaptation Skill for Business Sustainability

To sustain a business for longer period of time, we must be able to adapt to ever changing market. 

Back to business 101, business is exist because there are problems amongst human. However the problems are changing too. 

On the last post, I have mentioned about PESTEL, they are something that usually we don't have control of, but it has impact to our business. 

By reading the trends of the consumers, the behaviour of the consumers, what they want, has being changed based on what influenced them through any kind of media. 

Therefore, as business we have to improve and also adapt with what consumer thinks they want. 

By providing them what they want, our business can be relevant to them thus make our business can sustain for longer period. As long as we keep evolving with what the consumer wants.