Looking for an integrated management system- Here is the steps to start with - 3 minutes read


Integrated management system australia

IMS is a type of management system that integrates all parts, systems of an organization into a single unit or framework. This change leads to organizations working in a single unit with unified objectives. Regardless of size, any organization should go for IMS with the help of PQAS, ISO management systems consulting service provider. More documents, policies, processes, and procedures lead to doubling and tripling of work and when you have IMS in place, you get the following benefits.

·       It reduces costs and enhances profits margins with a large difference.

·       IMS is all about the easy and user-friendly approach that leads to better management.

·       Increases competitiveness in the segment.

·       Resource maximization and better financial performance.

·       Cost optimization by removal of duplicates work.

·       Time-saving and enhances productivity.


Where to start with for IMS


1.    Awareness among different stakeholders

Companywide awareness is important so that every stakeholder of the business gets ready for new working normal. Top management may contact management systems consultants and they will conduct awareness training among employees. You need a motivational environment by highlighting the benefits of IMS implementation.


2.    Policy and Objectives framework formulation

Development of any system such as IMS, QMS, Environment Policy, Health Safety Policy, or even Information Security Policy requires a framework. If you want to do it by yourself, you will find it difficult and unmanageable, so you need to contact PQAS for framework creation. They work on developing documentation that contains vision, mission, goals, and strategic direction with and without ISO Management Systems. The management needs to highlight the difference so that all employees feel energetic and motivated to make the system successful.


3.    Internal Gap Analysis

It is required to identify the best ways to achieve the business goals through GAP analysis. Understanding organizational process and development of document/process design, and a process map, is important. When you compare the existing operations with integrated management system standards, you get to find out the additional resources required.  Work on arranging and managing all the required resources and finding out additional compliances to be made. Understand the context of the organization in a better way before IMS.


4.    Internal Audit

When you do the internal audit, you understand your organization in a better manner. It is always advisable to contact external companies for that purpose, as they have all the expertise and knowledge.


5.    Implementation

By following all the above-mentioned steps, you get fully prepared for the integrated management system implementation. GAP analysis, internal audit, and contacting a good iso management systems consulting service provider are important. Best of luck with your IMS implementation.


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