The integrated management system

Recently, the issue of introducing integrated management systems (IMS) has become increasingly important for Russian companies that are facing serious competition from Western and some domestic ones, which have confirmed their achievements in the field of quality, environmental and professional safety management. There is no doubt that the introduction of a group of standards as an integrated system is more economical and efficient compared to the independent implementation of several standards for management systems. However, despite the urgency of the problem and the effectiveness of the introduction of IMS, there are very few recommendations in the literature on this issue. This article will reveal the essence of integrated management systems. The model of the integrated management system described in this article can be applied at enterprises of practically any branches and forms of ownership.