Responsible Care Management System The Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS) was developed by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The ACC represents the U.S. chemical industry.

 

Responsible Care Management System

The Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS) was developed by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The ACC represents the U.S. chemical industry.

RCMS embodies the Responsible Care® Guiding Principles and Codes of Management Practice.

RCMS Transforms the Responsible Care® Guiding Principles and Codes of Management Practice, into a traditional Plan-Do-Check-Act management system cycle.Its aim is to prevent accidents, injuries or harm to the environment through a scope that covers pollution prevention, distribution, product stewardship, process safety, employee health and safety, security, community awareness and emergency response, performance reporting and the value chain.Key components of RCMS include policy and leadership, planning, implementation, performance measurement and management review. 

More and more market-leading businesses are recognizing the importance of management systems to key business functions and understand the significance of certification – it’s their proof point that gives them the competitive edge. 

There has been a considerable increase in management systems certifications recently, reinforcing their importance in the market. 

In this blog, we will uncover the following topics, including some complimentary, supportive resources for you to download and share:

1. The Importance of Management Systems
2. 8 Step Implementation Plan

Management systems are important tools for supporting competitive organizations that must adhere to legal and tender requirements for production, services, and business activities. 

Businesses today face increasing levels of complexity and risk, which has been further compounded by the global pandemic. In a recent American Institute of Certified Public Accountants survey, 57% of respondents perceived an increase in the volume and complexities of risk for their business. In addition to facing increased demands, organizations often find the performance requirements conflict with strategic goals. 

For instance, an organization may strive to: 

• Deliver high quality products at a low price 
• Achieve global scale while retaining local knowledge or 
• Guarantee fast and reliable supply of quality products 

This growing complexity requires a more sophisticated approach to risk management as organizations take a more progressive approach to certification. They recognize that standards are more than just a checkbox to remain compliant with regulators or request for proposal reviewers. Certification to one or more ISO standard can support a risk-based-thinking culture that promotes: ‘whole organization’ involvement and commitment, continuous improvement, competitive advantage, and greater efficiency. 

Many organizations have realized the value from having certifications aligned to their strategic priorities, including Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Information Security. 

The Importance of Management Systems

A management system is a key tool in helping to streamline your business processes and build-in efficiency. Implementation of the appropriate management system and certifying to the appropriate standard to your business improves business performance and embeds safe and sustainable practices into your operations. On a practical level, it demonstrates your capability to meet the needs of your customers and in doing so, empowers your business to improve its relationships with them too. An effective management system looks at managing and optimizing risks, improving performance and transparency, and fueling a culture of continual improvement. Implementation of the standard for that system is often the key driver to customer’s expectations being met around the quality or trustworthiness of a business.

This can be achieved by adopting management system standards and getting ISO certified. Taking this approach is not just about box ticking either – for many businesses adopting management standards is a fundamental part of their growth strategy. By ensuring consistent improvement to their products and services as well as efficiency and performance, they secure a more robust and sustainable business, which in turn achieves the goal of meeting or exceeding customer expectations.