"Software development has experienced its most significant shift in decades. I am prepared to say this clearly: the era of manually writing code as the core act of engineering is over. AI amplifies the productivity of our expertise in logistics and trade, the rich datasets that WiseTech holds, and the network advantage that we have built over 30 years."
"The claim that manual coding as the core act of engineering is over is not an engineering conclusion. It is a strategic positioning statement. AI becomes the justification layer for a cost structure reset."
WiseTech Global, an Australian logistics software firm, announced plans to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, representing up to 50% of its workforce including its US subsidiary e2open. The layoffs will begin in the second half of FY26 and continue into FY27, affecting product development and customer service teams. CEO Zubin Appoo stated that manual code writing is no longer the core of engineering, positioning AI as transformative for the company's operations. WiseTech operates CargoWise, a supply chain management platform used by over 22,000 companies across 193 countries. However, analysts suggest the AI efficiency narrative masks a strategic cost restructuring, with AI serving as justification for workforce reduction rather than purely technological advancement.
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