A Model of Integrated Management System for Agri-Food Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Maria Proto (), Ornella Malandrino () and Stefania Supino ()
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Maria Proto: University of Salerno (Italy)
Ornella Malandrino: University of Salerno (Italy)
Stefania Supino: University of Salerno (Italy)

Chapter Chapter 3 in Product-Oriented Environmental Management Systems (POEMS), 2013, pp 55-87 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The characteristics of MSs related to Quality, Environment, Health and Safety provide the opportunity for synergic integration, for enhancing operations and disseminating results in order to improve efficacy and efficiency in terms of resources and experience, as suggested by the regulations themselves. The proposed model represents a path for the integration of standardised MSs and is a flexible framework that can be tailored to the specific needs of SMEs operating in the agri-food sector on the global market. Moreover, it is an essential starting point for the adoption of other environmental tools useful for companies of the agri-food sector. It could even be considered the necessary backbone for encouraging the progressive diffusion of innovative environmental tools. The IMS model fosters a holistic view of continuos improvement of Quality for the maximisation of effectiveness and efficiency of both internal and external organisational performance, facilitating the spread and potential growth of competitiveness and sustainability in the sector.

Keywords: Model; Integration; Management systems; Agri-food sector; SMEs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-6116-2_3

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