Introduction Flashcards
What is integrated?
Put together. Integrated means combined; putting all the internal management practices into one system but not as separate components. For these systems to be an integral part of the company’s management system there have to be linkages so that the boundaries between processes are seamless.
what is management?
a) Organisation and coordination of activities to achieve an objective
b) Planning and organisation, human resources (allocation), Leadership, Monitoring
What is M-t in context of organisation?
a) ENv. perspective = external context vs. internal context vs. stakeholder context
b) Time perspective= operational mant vs. Strategic mant
What is IMS in terms of effectiveness and efficiency?
- do the right things
- doing things
- doing the right things right
- do the right things
What is MS?
Framework of processes and procedures used to ensure that an organization can fulfill all tasks required to achieve its objective
what are the aims of MS (short)?
It aims to:
– manage social, environmental and financial risks
– improve operational effectiveness
– reduce costs –
increase customer and stakeholder satisfaction
– achieve continuous improvement
– promote innovation
– remove barriers to trade
– etc…
Importance of aims depending on the organisation and its env-t
what type is the structure of MS? (short)
Iterative (cyclic)
what are the typical stages of MS?
- Policy and strategic objectives
- Organisation, resources and documentation
- Evaluation and risk management
- Planning
- Implementation and Monitoring
- Review
Leadership and commitment thr-t all process
Audit thr-t all process
What are the examples of MS?
ISO standards:
- ISO 9001 (Quality)
- ISO 14001 (EMS)
- ISO 50001 9Energy mant systems
- OHSAS 18001 (Occupational safety, Health and Security
- EMAS
- SCC (Security Certificate Contractors)
What is ISO? Where born, year? what products they produce?
International Organization for Standardization
- Geneva, Switzerland in 1947
Products: – International standards/guidelines – technical reports – technical specifications – technical corrigenda
-They develop and publish int. standards
What are the common elements of MS (not IMS) according to ISO guidelines 72:2001)?
B1 - Policy B2 - Planning B3 - Implementation and Operation B4 - Performance B5 - Improvement B6 - Mangt review
Be aware that there are no national or international standards for IMS
How often in ISO u should have an audition? And what u should do as a company if ISO changed?
- each year u have an audition
- each 3 years u have a big audition
- Big change in ISO if they changed u have to buy it
what is EMAS mean and is it voluntary?
Eco-management and audit scheme and yes it is voluntary
Is EMs (ISO 14001:2004) and EMAS the same thing? If not What the difference? (brief version)
No.
- EMS focuses on continual improvement of the env. mant system and has no public report.
- EMAS focuses on continual improvement of env. performance of the ORGANISATION and has public report
Briefly describe the Continental?
“Over 140 Years of Innovation and Progress”
Continental AG, commonly known as Continental, is a leading German automotive manufacturing company specialising in tires, brake systems, automotive safety, powertrain and chassis components, tachographs, and other parts for the automotive and transportation industries. Continental is based in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany. Continental is the world’s fourth-largest tyre manufacturer.[5] Continental was founded in 1871 as a rubber manufacturer.
- Since 1871 with headquarters in Hanover, Germany
›Sales of €33.3 billion
›177,762 employees worldwide
›300 locations in 49 countries (Incl. KZ)
How many divisions Continental has?
Continental is structured in five divisions:
Chassis and Safety Powertrain Interior Tires ContiTech
what is IMS?
Organizations often focus on management systems individually, often in silos and sometimes even in conflict. A quality team is concerned with the QMS, often an EHS manager handles both Environmental and Health and Safety issues, etc.
integrates all of an organization’s systems and processes in to one complete framework, enabling an organization to work as a single unit with unified objectives.
is it right for u as an organisation to have IMS?
Ideally you would have an Integrated Management System that addresses all of your objectives at once, like an executive committee meeting. However, it can be difficult to meet the needs of the various management systems operating within a single business.
An Integrated Managemen System is relevant to any organization, regardless of their market. Integrating several management systems into a unified system (who share documentation, policies, procedures and processes) makes sense.
An ideal candidate will have been using one or more management systems and are contemplating the introduction of other systems into the mix.
Why a company should implement an IMS?
Pro:
- One of a “Decision by” Method (Decision by Systems) (Less work for top management)
- Customer Requirement (e.g. all suppliers must fulfill ISO 14001)
- Tax benefits (like ISO 50001 (energy man-t) in Germany)
- Benefits of continuous improvement
- Marketing with Environmental / Social Awareness
Why a company should not implement an IMS?
- Cost of implementation and audits
- High level approach often not useful
- High bureaucratic effort
In industry systems are implemented in the most cases if needed
E.g. OSHAS is not implemented in all Continental locations
