The Integrated Management System (IMS) is a combination of the Quality Management System, Environmental Management System and Occupational Health Management System.
IMS = EMS + QMS + OH&SMS
With an integrated management system, all management systems work together with each function aligned towards the same aim: improving the performance of the entire organization.
An Integrated Management System benefits an organization through increased efficiency and effectiveness, and cost reductions while minimizing the disruption caused by several external audits. It also shows the organization’s commitment to increased performance, employee and customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.