Have you ever wondered why some companies struggle all year with no progress, while others quietly rake in massive profits using AI?
I’ll walk you through a true story about a bakery that went out of business—not because of a lack of effort, but because it didn’t embrace change.
This isn’t just about tech. This is about survival.
🎂 The Bakery That Didn’t Make It
Let me introduce you to Lin, a passionate bakery owner. Last Christmas, he prepared his inventory based on gut feeling. The result? An overwhelming number of orders he couldn’t fulfill in time. Frustrated customers left for good. A few months later, during the off-season, he overstocked and couldn’t sell most of it. The result? A loss of over RM100,000.
Why did this happen?
Because Lin relied on experience and spreadsheets—instead of data and prediction.
AI could’ve told him exactly how many cakes to prepare, what flavors would sell best, and when to promote. But Lin was trying to drive an electric car without a charging station.
🧱 AI is the Foundation, Not Decoration
Imagine building a skyscraper without laying a solid foundation. No matter how beautiful it looks, it’s bound to collapse. That’s how companies operate today when they still rely on manual reporting, verbal coordination, and outdated systems.
AI isn’t just an upgrade—it’s the foundation.
Customers today expect faster service, more accuracy, and lower prices. AI delivers all three. And if you’re not using it, someone else is—and they’re winning.
📈 The Trend is Clear – But There’s Still Time
By 2025, over 70% of businesses will be using AI to optimize operations. Many of your competitors already use AI to forecast orders, automate workflows, and reduce waste.
Still relying on your sales team to manually follow up every deal? That’s a red flag.
The good news? You don’t need to become a tech genius overnight. Start small. Use an AI tool to help sort your data, predict next week’s traffic, or automate customer follow-ups. Small wins add up quickly.
🔚 In Summary
This isn’t about working harder.
It’s about working smarter—with the right tools.
Lin’s bakery didn’t fail because he lacked passion. It failed because he missed the shift. The same shift is happening across every industry right now.
So ask yourself—will your business be ready when AI becomes the new normal? Or will it be left behind?
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