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AI and Digital Innovation to Cut Australian Freight Costs by 5%, New Research Finds

· Source: laotiantimes.com

In short

New research from Manhattan Associates reveals that 81% of Australian supply chain leaders expect new technologies to reduce freight costs by at least 5% by 2030. The study highlights growing confidence in digital innovation to drive efficiency and resilience, with 64% of businesses already using predictive analytics or AI-driven forecasting and 63% reporting real-time connectivity between their transportation management systems and other supply-chain systems.

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Tags: freight, forecasting, automation, logistics, analytics, sustainability

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