A company management system provides organization, direction and accountability for the people who do the work of your organization. It’s the framework of your company for the strategic objectives that you set, as well as the tools you use to achieve the outcomes you need in order to achieve the desired level of quality, to meet the requirements of occupational safety legislation or to increase profits through more efficient processes.
Management systems are based on the notion that when all processes are documented, responsibilities are assigned, and success indicators are clearly defined, tasks can – according to theory be taken care of by themselves. This is not always the case in reality, but it is the aim that companies aim for when they introduce management systems for their company.
This principle is applicable to nearly all management systems, regardless of whether they are for sustainability, quality energy, information security or other. They all share the same fundamental objectives: plan the activities, execute them, review the results, and continuously improve. This is why there are a myriad of similar tools on the market.
Management systems impact every aspect of the business and most often have an inter-functional focus, it makes little sense to run different systems simultaneously. It is not a good idea to develop an idea management system that is atop the high-quality management system you already have. This only adds unnecessary burdens to your employees and is not a good idea from an ISO perspective. For this reason, it is increasingly crucial to use a management system application that blends a variety of existing and new systems under a single umbrella.
