Systematic innovation management
Companies in every industry – and their products – need to become greener and more digital in order to remain competitive. Trends such as robotics, the Internet of Things or artificial intelligence are opening up new possibilities in production and organization. They will change the way we work. If you want to keep up with this, you have to be able to develop new things and turn them into success.
ISO 56001 is an international standard. It specifies the requirements for an IMS and is suitable for any company – regardless of industry or size. The standard provides a common language and framework for innovation. This promotes cooperation between organizations.
ISO 56001 is a harmonized structure-based standard and is compatible with other management standards such as ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 9001 (quality management) or ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management). Innovation management can thus be smoothly integrated into other operational activities. An innovation management system (IMS) helps you to leverage your innovation potential and create value from it. ISO 56001 certification demonstrates this capability.
Advantages of ISO 56001 and its certification
By strategically choosing an IMS, you improve your organization's innovation performance and its ability to cope with change. The competence to do so depends on numerous, mutually influencing factors. This includes business strategy and processes, leadership, skills, resources, collaboration, and many more. An organization can develop and introduce innovations more effectively when all these elements are managed as a system. This reduces uncertainty and increases the likelihood of achieving the desired outcomes of innovation initiatives.
Other benefits of implementing an IMS
- Increasing the added value from new processes, products, services, etc.
- Continuous development and expansion of innovation capabilities
- Increasing reputation with customers, employees and partners
- Increased resilience and ability to evolve in a dynamic and uncertain environment
- Facilitation of fundraising
- More productive collaboration
Certification with TÜV USA
Certification by TUV USA provides you with objective proof that your IMS meets the requirements of ISO 56001. Clients, investors, customers and other stakeholders who want confirmation can use it to document their innovation expertise. Whatever it is – your qualification as a supplier or the application for funding and subsidies – the certification creates trust and credibly demonstrates your commitment to best practices in innovation management.
