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Closing the Value Void by building a more productive future for Industrial Machinery & Equipment
Welcome to our Content Hub
We’ve brought together exclusive insights, practical tools, and expert perspectives to help Industrial Machinery and Equipment (IM&E) leaders close the value void — the gap between digital ambition and real-world impact.
Join Godlan and Infor experts as they walk through how IM&E organizations are bridging the gap between technology and measurable productivity. Discover what’s new with updates added regularly. Exclusive insights, practical tools, and expert perspectives to help IM&E leaders close the gap between digital ambition and real-world impact.
82%
of IM&E manufacturers say technology will define competitive advantage in the next 5 years
43%
Achieve full return on their digital transformation investment within the expected timeframe
$2.4M
Average annual productivity value left unrealized by mid-market IM&E manufactures in the void
4x
Productivity advantage held by high-performing manufacturers who have successfully closed the void
THE CHALLENGE
What is the value void?
Most manufacturers invest heavily in digital transformation — yet struggle to translate that investment into measurable productivity. The gap between promise and performance is the value void.
Execution without alignment
Technology gets implemented, but processes, people, and culture don't evolve with it — creating hidden drag on ROI.
Investment without outcomes
Go-live dates get celebrated, but productivity gains — the actual measure of success — never materialize at scale.
Technology without trust
Shop floor operators don't adopt new tools, and leadership doesn't trust the data — stalling the entire transformation.
Data without decisions
Real-time data flows in, but siloed systems and manual workarounds prevent manufacturers from acting on it.
NEW CONTENT ADDED WEEKLY
Tools for building your blueprint for success
Welcome to Godlan’s IM&E resource hub, where we’ve brought together exclusive insights, practical tools, and expert perspectives to help Industrial Machinery & Equipment leaders bridge the gap between digital ambition and real-world results.
As an Infor Gold Channel Partner with four decades of manufacturing experience, Godlan helps IM&E organizations implement technology that sticks — from ERP to CPQ to Industrial IoT. Come back regularly for new content, or follow us on LinkedIn to stay current.
Actionable eBooks
A practical framework and actionable steps for manufacturers
Industry Reports
In-depth reports with data and analysis on manufacturing productivity trends
Webinars
On-demand webinars featuring expert discussion with real-world examples
Thought Leadership
Articles exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and leadership
Infographics
Visual snapshots distilling key stats and findings into a quick, scannable format
Community
Stay connected with peers, partners, and experts and get access to content that unlocks the future of industrial productivity.
WHAT'S NEW
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
Tech that pays off: Closing the gap between promise and performance.
Join experts from Infor as they explore real examples of how manufacturers are bridging the gap between technology and measurable productivity.
In this session, you’ll learn how IM&E manufacturers are:
- Diagnosing process inefficiencies before scaling AI.
- Embedding technology into workflows and culture.
- Measuring productivity by outcomes, not go-live dates.
- Unifying engineering, production, and service.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Thriving IM&E leaders know when technology outperforms expectations, it's driven by culture
In this report, you’ll find detailed analysis of our research findings, the attributes that define the most productive IM&E organizations, a breakdown of key focus areas, and a focused exploration into actions you can take to unlock value.
What you’ll discover:
- Why execution and alignment will define the next era of productivity
- How high performers combine technology and purpose
- Four actions to close the Value Void and sustain growth
DOWNLOADABLE TEI REPORT
The Total Economic Impact™ of Infor Industry CloudSuite.
The Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) Report conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Infor, reveals how a composite organization using CloudSuite unlocks measurable performance gains and transforms operations.
What you’ll explore:
- Real, quantifiable financial impact from cloud-enabled transformation.
- Automation, integration, and visibility drive faster, more efficient operations.
- How better data accuracy and unified systems reduce manual errors and hidden losses.
DOWNLOADABLE EBOOK
Closing the value void. Turning transformation into peak performance.
In our new eBook, we explore the problems that exist within the value void and how you can use the Vectors to Value, the essential drivers of growth, to turn digital investment into measurable productivity.
What you’ll explore:
- How leading manufacturers are closing their value void.
- The four Vectors to Value shaping future productivity.
- Practical steps to align technology, people, and process.
INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING REPORT
How Possible Happens. Filling the value void with technology-driven productivity in IM&E.
In this report, you’ll find detailed analysis of our research findings, the attributes that define the most productive IM&E organizations, a breakdown of key focus areas, and a focused exploration into actions you can take to unlock value.
What you’ll explore:
- The rapid scale of pace in IM&E
- The four Vectors to Value
- How to unlock a productivity advantage
Act Now To Fill The Void
See the data behind the productivity gap. This visual snapshot reveals why 82% of manufacturers say technology will define their future and what’s holding them back from realizing their full potential.
What you’ll explore:
- The biggest pressures shaping industrial productivity today.
- The scale of the value void across global manufacturers.
DOWNLOADABLE INFOGRAPHIC
"Closing the value void is not about deploying more tools. It is about leading differently and building a culture that knows how to turn technology into impact."
INFOR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The Right Platform for Every Manufacturer
Discover how we help manufacturers turn technology into measurable outcomes by connecting data, people, and processes to deliver ultimate performance. Godlan implements the full Infor CloudSuite stack — matched precisely to your size, complexity, and growth trajectory.
Infor CloudSuite Industrial
If you’re looking for a powerful, agile cloud ERP to reduce costs, unify data, and accelerate daily productivity, look no further than Infor CloudSuite Industrial.Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise
Take your business to the next level with a fully integrated digital platform that optimizes every site, every workflow, and every decision across your entire organization.CloudSuite Velocity by Infor
Turn ambition into impact with a structured, outcome-driven path to cloud ERP, designed to simplify complexity and speed up ROI.CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES
IM&E manufacturers closing the value void — today.
Explore how leading organizations are implementing the right technologies, in the right way, to future-proof their business and build a foundation for sustained growth.
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"Only three months after implementation, we had the biggest shipping quarter in the company's history — without adding staff to order entry, account services, or buyers."
Larry O’Neil – CFO, RTC, Inc.
