So what are the advantages of an Integrated Management System?

In a hugely competitive market where companies are all challenging for market share, we now realise the importance of providing every unique selling point that represents your company. This in turn will attract new suppliers and customers. So you have considered Porters 5 forces and a SWOT analysis to explore your USP –

Have you considered the value of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 (which will eventually replace your existing OHSAS 18001) as your unique selling points?

It is natural to believe that your products and customer service, along with free delivery and best value for money are all holding your market share - But you may be surprised what your customers and suppliers are considering outside of the norm when you are tendering for business. The strength of your company’s management systems will always be considered by others.

For example:

• Deliveries to your premises are always accessed without hazards resulting in a consistent report that your company is a safe environment for suppliers.
• Customers feel that they can enter your premises safely and the result of this is that there is a low risk of incidents and accidents.
• Both suppliers and customers feel confident that your business is trading ethically by managing your waste policy and considering the effects on the environment.

So when you evaluate the above you are further considering how you want your company to be represented. You are also highlighting that you are diligent in your approach to implementing management systems to protect clients, suppliers, and most of all your staff. It is also worth mentioning that people are the best advocates for your company, so by providing a safe place to work, an ethical approach to the environment and an overall plan for continuous improvement of quality, you are valuing every unique selling point of your organisation.

Considering an integrated management system by combining ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 will offer your organisation a more streamlined process that is both economical and efficient.   As each management system aligns with each other through common elements and themes in the documentation; it is an easy process to implement all three together or implement one system and add the additional ones accordingly.

This is how it works:

An Integrated management system is designed to benefit you by providing you with the ability to bring all of your organisations objectives into a unified system. Having one complete framework will provide cost savings and the auditing process will be more efficient allowing you to grow your business effectively, increase employee and customer satisfaction and show your commitment to continually improve your business.