# Machinery

*Source: https://ketosoftware.com/machinery/*

Industry

## Strategic Portfolio Management for Machinery

Machinery companies use Keto to keep strategy, product development, investments and execution aligned as priorities change. Prioritise the right initiatives, allocate resources across competing portfolios, and adapt faster when market, customer or technology needs shift.

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### Portfolio challenges in Machinery

Machinery companies manage complex portfolios across product development, R&D, CAPEX and transformation — often competing for the same resources and investment.

#### Too many priorities competing for the same resources

Product development, R&D, customer-driven initiatives, CAPEX and transformation compete for limited engineering capacity, expertise and investment.

#### Changing priorities disrupt long-term portfolios

Customer needs, technology, regulation and market conditions change while major product and investment programmes can run for years. Leaders need to understand what those changes mean for the portfolio.

#### Portfolio decisions rely on fragmented information

Strategy, financials, resources, risks and execution data often sit across different systems and teams, making portfolio trade-offs difficult to evaluate quickly.

### How Keto helps Machinery leaders

Keto gives Machinery leaders a current view of what is happening across the portfolio — so decisions don’t depend on outdated assumptions and fragmented reporting.

![How Keto helps Machinery leaders](https://ketosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/video_thumbnail-1024x758.jpg)

1. Strategy-to-execution alignment

Connect strategic priorities with portfolios, programmes and initiatives so leaders can see where resources and investments are actually supporting strategy.

2. Portfolio prioritisation

Compare initiatives against strategic value, expected outcomes, resources, cost and risk to make priorities and trade-offs visible.

3. Scenario planning

Model changes in priorities, investment or capacity and understand their portfolio impact before making decisions.

4. Resource & capacity visibility

See where critical skills and resources are committed, identify constraints and evaluate where capacity should be reallocated.

5. Portfolio intelligence

Bring portfolio information together to give leadership a current view of progress, risks, resources and strategic contribution.

### Manage your Machinery portfolios with Keto

Get a real-time view of all your portfolios, model different scenarios, and make confident decisions – all in one platform.

#### Objectives and key results (OKRs)

Set direction. Make outcomes clear. Link objectives to the work that supports them.

### Make better portfolio decisions as conditions change

Keto connects strategy, portfolio information and execution so Machinery leaders can understand trade-offs, test options and make informed decisions as conditions change.

Which initiatives should receive our limited resources?

Where are capacity constraints putting strategic priorities at risk?

What should we accelerate, delay or stop?

What happens to the portfolio if investment or resources change?

Are today's initiatives still supporting today's strategy?

#### Trusted by Machinery leaders

Machinery enterprises rely on Keto to connect strategy, investment and execution.

[![Photo courtesy of Metso](https://ketosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Metso-thickeners.jpg)

#### Metso](https://ketosoftware.com/case/metso/)

Driving visibility across portfolios after merger transformation

[Read more](https://ketosoftware.com/case/metso/)         [![Alpiq - Keto Software](https://ketosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alpiq_2_1140x711.jpg)

#### Alpiq](https://ketosoftware.com/case/alpiq/)

Keto Al+ gives PMOs a clearer way to prioritise, resource, and govern work – so teams can focus on outcomes.

[Read more](https://ketosoftware.com/case/alpiq/)         [![Danfoss - Keto Software](https://ketosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Danfoss-case.jpg)

#### Danfoss](https://ketosoftware.com/case/danfoss/)

Driving performance with earned value analysis and actionable insights.

[Read more](https://ketosoftware.com/case/danfoss/)         [![Valmet - Keto Software](https://ketosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Valmet-cover.jpg)

#### Valmet](https://ketosoftware.com/case/valmet/)

Driving innovation with transparency and ease of use.

[Read more](https://ketosoftware.com/case/valmet/)         [![Walki - Keto Software](https://ketosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walki-Myllarin-recyclable-pouch.jpg)

#### Walki](https://ketosoftware.com/case/walki/)

Enabling portfolio visibility to support a zero‑waste future.

[Read more](https://ketosoftware.com/case/walki/)         [![NG Nordic - Keto Software](https://ketosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fortum_For_a_cleaner_world.jpg)

#### NG Nordic](https://ketosoftware.com/case/ng-nordic/)

Keto AI+ gives PMOs and strategy teams a clear view of project status, priorities, and resources, so they can focus..

[Read more](https://ketosoftware.com/case/ng-nordic/)         [![Wipak - Keto Software](https://ketosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Wipak-konttori.jpg)

#### Wipak](https://ketosoftware.com/case/wipak/)

Driving visibility and ISO audit success.

[Read more](https://ketosoftware.com/case/wipak/)         [![Tata Steel Keto](https://ketosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tata-Steel-TV-tata-steel-downstream-distribution-feijen-maastricht-2022-0008.jpg)

#### Tata Steel](https://ketosoftware.com/case/tata-steel/)

Driving innovation through collaboration and visibility.

[Read more](https://ketosoftware.com/case/tata-steel/)

### Connect strategy without replacing your enterprise ecosystem.

Financial management systems

- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Oracle NetSuite
- Sage
- FreshBooks
- Tipalti
- Expensify
- Brex
- Prophis One
- SAP

BI tools

- Microsoft Power BI
- Tableau
- SAP Business Objects
- Looker
- Qlik Sense
- Sisense
- SAS (Enterprise BI / SAS Viya)
- IBM Cognos Analytics

Collaboration tools

- Teams
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Asana
- Trello
- Miro
- Monday.com
- Jira
- Podio
- ClickUp
- Figma

HR Systems

- ADP Workforce Now
- Workday HCM
- SAP SuccessFactors
- BambooHR
- Rippling
- UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
- Paycor / Paylocity
- Gusto
- Deel
- HiBob

CRM Systems

- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Oracle CRM
- Salesforce
- HubSpot CRM
- Zoho CRM
- Pipedrive
- Workbooks
- Freshsales
- Monday.com CRM
- Insightly

Open API integrations

Keto supports Open API endpoints where software systems connect through publicly accessible APIs — enabling automation, data exchange, and seamless workflows.

### Keep your portfolio aligned as priorities change.

See how Keto can help your organisation prioritise initiatives, allocate resources and keep product development, investments and execution connected to strategy.

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### FAQ: Strategic Portfolio Management for Machinery

What is Strategic Portfolio Management in the machinery industry?

Strategic Portfolio Management helps machinery companies connect strategic priorities with the portfolios, programmes and initiatives responsible for delivering them. It provides a structured way to prioritise investments, allocate resources, manage trade-offs and adapt portfolios as business conditions change.

How can Keto support R&D and product development portfolios?

Keto helps leaders compare R&D and product development initiatives against strategic priorities, expected outcomes, resources, costs and risks. Teams can identify competing demands, prioritise initiatives and understand the impact of reallocating capacity across the portfolio.

Can Keto support CAPEX portfolio management?

Yes. Keto can bring CAPEX initiatives into a shared portfolio where leaders can evaluate priorities, investment needs, resources, risks and strategic contribution. This helps organisations compare initiatives and make more informed capital allocation decisions.

How does Keto help when priorities or resources change?

Keto enables leaders to evaluate scenarios before changing the portfolio. They can understand how shifts in priorities, investment or capacity affect initiatives and use that information to decide what to accelerate, delay, reprioritise or stop.

Can Keto integrate with our existing enterprise systems?

Yes. Keto is designed to work alongside existing enterprise systems and can connect with financial, ERP, BI, HR, CRM and collaboration tools through integrations and APIs.