A management system is a “system to establish policy and objectives and to achieve those objectives” (definition derived from ISO 9000:2015)
In other words … results-focused
For example:
- ISO 9001 – “Consistent, conforming products and services”
- ISO 14001 – “Prevention of pollution; meeting legislation and improving environmental performance”
- ISO 45001 – “Safe and healthy working conditions”
- ISO 50001 – “Efficient energy usage”
- ISO 22000 – “Safe food”
A “documented system” – NOT a “system of documents”
NOTE: System should not be “carved in stone”. The system should allow flexibility and agility to seize opportunities as they arise, adapt to the risks posed by the ever-changing business context.
