Sean Yong

99.5% of supply chain leaders across APAC rank visibility as a top priority. Not surprising. When you can’t see what’s happening, you can’t plan, pivot, or protect your margins. But here’s the catch: Visibility isn’t just about real-time inventory tracking or predictive analytics. It’s also about: → Knowing how many forklift operators will call out next week. → Anticipating delays after the port because of regional labour shortages. → Aligning AI-generated demand signals with actual workforce capacity on-site. This is where visibility meets execution. In Australia and New Zealand, the smartest operators are layering automation and data tools on top of human expertise. We’re using AI not to replace decision-making. But to enhance it. It’s no longer enough to say “we need more visibility.” We need to redefine where we’re looking. And whether our people, tools, and partners are ready to act on what we find.

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Most businesses in Singapore are digital. But only 15% are actually growing fast. HubSpot’s latest report just dropped and I had the privilege of being a part of it. 🚨 TL;DR: Digital adoption is high, but growth remains uneven. Why? Because integration, agility, and execution are the missing pieces. Here are 5 key insights from “The Singapore State of Business Growth in 2025”: 🔹 Disconnected systems = slower growth Tools don’t talk to each other. Teams don’t align. Businesses with fully integrated systems are 10x more likely to report strong growth. 🔹 AI isn’t delivering the ROI you expected Only 16% of businesses have advanced AI. The ones that do? They’re seeing faster ROI — because their data is connected. 🔹 Small businesses are stuck in survival mode 42% are focusing on marketing. But without robust systems, it’s like building a house on sand. 🔹 Leadership inertia is a hidden blocker 33% of digitalised businesses say leadership hesitancy is slowing them down. Fast decisions > Fancy tools. 🔹 Uncertainty isn’t the enemy — inaction is 74% of businesses are cautious. But those who double down on what works are the ones pulling ahead. Want the full breakdown? 👉 Checkout the full report here > https://hubs.la/Q03s7FtZ0 Save this carousel to see what’s driving (and blocking) business growth in 2025. Shoutout to the amazing team at HubSpot and all the collaborators behind this report.

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In Southeast Asia, your brand site is no longer the starting line. Customers now discover you after the scroll, not before it. New data from Cube Asia, TikTok, ChannelEngine and Momentum Works all agree: 🔍 TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada are now the first place people look Not Google. Not your homepage. Discovery begins inside their feeds. 📱 TikTok’s algorithm replaces search intent Seven in ten users stumble onto products without ever typing a word. 🧨 Shopee and Lazada trigger instant curiosity with deal mechanics Vouchers, flash discounts and stacked perks steal the first click. 🎥 Influencers aren’t branding anymore, they’re the funnel Over 80% of SEA shoppers have purchased directly after creator content. 🛒 Checkouts now live inside content, not after it If your product isn’t one tap away from the scroll, it’s already out of reach. So what now? 🌟 List your bestsellers directly on discovery platforms 🤝 Treat creators as your performance marketers, not just reach 🔁 Rebuild your brand site for loyalty, not first-time acquisition 📊 Use TikTok and marketplace insights to guide product and pricing decisions If you're still designing for homepage traffic, you're missing where the real journey begins. #ecommerce #dtc #tiktokshop #shopee #lazada #marketplaces #SEA #influencermarketing #digitalstrategy #channelmojo #retailtransformation #onlineshopping

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Keep It Simple & Straightfoward — Thanks for the KISS Reminder, Susanna Matheson-Kwok! We had Susanna drop by the Soprano Design Singapore office recently, and it was a great reminder of something that often gets overlooked: the KISS principle — Keep It Simple and Straightforward. I came across this article on Business.com (worth a read!) that explains why keeping things simple is actually smart for business Some key takeaways: ✅ Don’t overcomplicate your product — focus on what people really need ✅ Keep your offerings and pricing easy to understand ✅ Make sure your website, emails, and customer touchpoints are clear ✅ Internally, simplify processes so everyone knows what to do and why It’s easy to get caught up in adding more features, more options, more steps. But often, less really is more — for your team and your customers. 👉 Don’t forget to "KISS" 👋 *************************** 🔔 Follow Miki Kong 🦂 for career, leadership support, and life insights. ♻️ Repost if you found this helpful. 💬 What others say about your trusted right-hand woman for leaders: https://lnkd.in/gdS2f5Tn

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