Benefits of Management Systems Integration In this post, Noelia Sánchez, professor of the Official University Master's Degree in Management of Occupational Risk Prevention, Excellence, the Environment and Corporate Responsibility , from Bureau Veritas University Center , talks to us about the importance and benefits of Integrated Management Systems.
Since the appearance of man, the unification of efforts to achieve a common goal has been the basic pillar of welfare societies. As evolution continues its path in the business field, we must try to take full advantage of the benefits that a solid union of the different areas of work brings .
Organizations must be enriched by the diverse aspects of their environment and try to harmonize the common elements to achieve a favorable balance in the company, which will have an impact not only on its profits but also on society in general.
Many organizations choose to implement standardized forex data Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Social Responsibility Management Systems . The integration of systems increases management efficiency . Despite this, the number of organizations that use several Management Systems is still high, since the integration process has some difficulties that have discouraged companies.
When an organization decides to implement an Integrated Management System (IMS), it must be aware that it will have to overcome a series of challenges , which it must interpret as opportunities for improvement and which will be added to the benefits of integration.
One of the main challenges that an organization that begins the integration of its Management Systems must face is to achieve the involvement of all its members .
It is for this reason that no effort should be spared in making members of the organization aware of the importance of carrying out the assigned functions , according to the established guidelines , in addition to providing them with the necessary training to carry out these functions properly.
In summary, we can say that the main benefits of Systems integration are:
Simplification and reduction of document systems .
Global knowledge of the progress made by the organization in terms of Quality, Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility, thereby increasing the effectiveness of development and monitoring.
Increased staff participation , which implies a higher level of employee satisfaction, feeling more involved in the business project.
Increased participation of customers and suppliers , which leads to an improvement in the company's routines and technical processes, which has an impact on the work environment and customers.
Cost reduction . For example, audit costs are lower because they can be carried out jointly. In addition, common documentation, structures, resources, etc. can be used.
Improved control of the organization, as well as its activities and processes.
Participation in a supportive manner in improving Quality and Social Responsibility, in reducing risks and in preserving the Environment, resulting in an optimization of its operation , an increase in its competitiveness and an incentive for innovation .