A management system for your business provides structure, accountability and direction to those who work for it. It’s the framework of your company for the strategic goals you have set and the tools that your team utilizes to achieve the results you want, whether it’s to achieve a particular level of quality, or to meet the requirements of occupational safety legislation, or to increase profitability through more efficient processes.
Management systems are based on the notion that when all processes are documented and responsibilities are clearly defined, and success indicators are clearly defined, the tasks are able to – theoretically manage themselves. Certainly, this is not always the case in practice, but it’s the goal that companies strive for when introducing a management system.
This logic is applicable to all management systems whether they are designed for quality, sustainability or energy. They all have the same core functions: plan activities, execute them, review metrics, and make improvements systematically. This is the reason why there are so many similar tools available in the market.
Since management systems are a part of all aspects of the company and are typically an emphasis on cross-functionality It is unwise to run multiple systems simultaneously. It is page not a good idea to create an idea management system over the quality management system you currently have. This will only add unnecessary burdens to your employees, and it is not practical from an ISO standpoint. It is becoming increasingly crucial to implement software that integrates several existing and new systems into one management system.
