Certifications

IMS AUDIT FOR ISO STANDARDS

Integrated Management System

An Integrated Management System (IMS) combines all aspects of an organization's systems, processes and Standards into one smart system. This merger allows a business to streamline its management, save time and increase efficiency by addressing all elements of the management system as a whole. A successful IMS cuts the unnecessary hassle and work of multiple management systems. For example, instead of holding audits for each Standard, you will only need to hold one. An IMS allows these processes to be combined so that they simultaneously cover all Standard-specific requirements. Integration is now seamless thanks to the Annex SL high-level structure. Annex SL-based Standards share a similar structure of 10 clauses, which makes it much easier to see the similarities and shared processes of each Standard. Integrated management systems (IMS) certification is a holistic approach that combines multiple aspects of an organization’s performance in order to meet the requirements of several management system standards. These include standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management). The IMS certification mark equips your organization with a powerful and recognizable demonstration of your commitment to excellence, sustainability and reliability. An IMS increases efficiencies through the use of simplified processes and documentation, thereby eliminating the elemental approach, lowering effort duplication, improving system performance and reducing costs. IMS certification means that certification for multiple management system standards is usually evaluated in a single, comprehensive audit. Organizations spend less time preparing for audits and responding to their findings, significantly reducing the overall investment of time and money.