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AI and Digital Innovation to Cut Australian Freight Costs by 5%, New Research Finds
New research from Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) reveals that 81% of Australian supply chain leaders expect new technologies to reduce freight costs by at least 5% by 2030, highlighting growing confidence in the role of digital innovation to drive efficiency and resilience.
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