A new Prime Minister will, of course, bring changes to the structure of government. But one thing we hope remains consistent is the UK’s commitment to digital transformation across the industries that form the backbone of our economy.

Manufacturing, logistics and distribution may not be the first sectors that spring to mind when the government is considering changes to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, but they should be.

Technologies such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), AI and automation are transforming supply chains, helping businesses become more productive, agile, and resilient.

As government priorities over the next few weeks become clear, it is important that the focus on technology remains. Ensuring traditional industries continue to embrace digital transformation will help drive economic growth and strengthen UK competitiveness.