A management system for your company gives structure, accountability and direction to the people who work within it. It is the framework that your company employs to set goals and strategies, as well as the tools used by your team to achieve the results you want whether it’s to comply with the legal requirements of occupational safety or to improve profits by implementing more efficient processes.
Management systems are based on the notion that when all processes are documented and responsibilities are assigned and success indicators are clearly defined, tasks are able to – theoretically – take care of themselves. However, this isn’t always the case in reality however it is the goal that companies seek when they introduce a management system.
This logic is applicable to all management systems whether they are aimed at sustainability, quality or energy. They all have the same basic tasks: plan activities, implement them, analyze metrics, and make improvements systematically. This is the reason why there are a lot of similar tools available on the market.
It’s not practical to run multiple systems simultaneously as management systems are utilized in all areas of a company and typically have a cross-functional focal point. Making an idea management system that is not compatible with the one you already have for quality management, for example, creates unnecessary burdens on employees and doesn’t be a good idea from an ISO perspective, either. This is why it’s becoming more important to utilize management system software that brings together several existing and new systems under a single umbrella.
