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Management system as a software solution
The leading software package for integrated management.<br />
An increasing number of companies rely on the support of an integrated management<br />
system. In addition to meeting growing customer requirements and complying<br />
with legal aspects, an integrated management system can significantly increase<br />
efficiency. The result is medium to long-term cost reductions and sustained<br />
optimization of results. <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> is the solution platform and support tool<br />
for all processes and structures for management and staff.<br />
Business process management and organizational<br />
structure in an integrated complete solution.<br />
With <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong>, all management information is represented integrated in a<br />
single system and can be retrieved easily and quickly regardless of the company<br />
size or the industry. Processes, organizational structures and resources are clearly<br />
represented, and goals and key performance indicators are communicated in<br />
a transparent manner.<br />
STRATEGY<br />
GOALS<br />
KEY PERFORMANCE<br />
INDICATORS<br />
MEASURED<br />
VALUES<br />
CONTINUOUS<br />
IMPROVEMENT<br />
PROCESS<br />
STRUCTURE<br />
ORGANIZATIONAL<br />
STRUCTURE<br />
RISKS<br />
PROJECTS<br />
The modules Processes, Organization, Key Performance Indicators,<br />
Risk, Improvement, Projects and comprehensive<br />
document management form the basis for implementing<br />
Key<br />
Performance<br />
Indicators<br />
an integral management system, regardless of the company size or the industry.<br />
Organization<br />
Improvement<br />
Navigating a winning course.<br />
Processes<br />
Projects<br />
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Risk
Clear overview + higher efficiency = more success.<br />
. Overview of all management information – all areas are integrated<br />
. Transparency of the organizational units<br />
. Management cockpit with key performance indicators – can be extended to<br />
the Balanced Scorecard (BSC)<br />
. Future-oriented Business Process Management (BPM)<br />
. Consistent improvement controlling (CIP)<br />
. Integral risk management and at the same time Internal Control System (ICS)<br />
. Processes are integrated with quality management and document management<br />
. Multilingualism – including the content<br />
. Integrated communication – automated user information in the event of<br />
changes<br />
. Simple user guidance – clear structuring<br />
. State-of-the-art technology – fully Web-based system<br />
. Simple integration of peripheral systems with connectors<br />
. Supports numerous international standards and norms such as ISO (International<br />
Organization for Standardization), TQM (Total-Quality-Management),<br />
EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management), Six Sigma, Kaizen/<br />
CIP etc.<br />
Document management with workflow control<br />
and history.<br />
Comprehensive document management is a further element that characterizes<br />
<strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong>. Processes, organizational structures, key performance indicators,<br />
projects, risks or improvements can be comprehensively described and documented.<br />
<strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> document management simplifies the integrated management of<br />
any documents and different file formats. It contains functions for the efficient<br />
management of documents, e.g. versioning, status management, review cycles<br />
and authorization, and all that in multilingual versions.<br />
Changes, checks, release and control of documents are carried out using workflows.<br />
The 4-eyes principle, central releases or documented acknowledgement can<br />
be systematically implemented. Depending on the document type, the document<br />
workflows can be adapted and also meet specific requirements of authorities or<br />
regulatory bodies. Existing document systems can be integrated in <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong><br />
using standardized interfaces.<br />
Meets quality<br />
guidelines<br />
and ensures<br />
compliance.<br />
Overview, planning, control. Corporate logbook.<br />
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Processes.<br />
The central focus of the integrated management system is on business processes<br />
and Business Process Management (BPM). <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> enables the simple<br />
design, control and optimization of processes. All business processes are clearly<br />
represented and comprehensively described. The multi-level process structure is<br />
clearly organized from the process overview down to the individual activities.<br />
Process modeling is easy to use. The relevant information, documents and<br />
performance indicators are assigned to each process. All the positions, people<br />
and resources involved in the process are assigned.<br />
<strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> enables the management of all information across locations and<br />
regardless of location. Each company location has the freedom, within a defined<br />
framework, to maintain and supplement its processes with specific data, performance<br />
indicators or risks. The cross-group processes are not affected by this.<br />
Continuity is ensured in spite of this flexibility. In addition, all modules are available<br />
in several languages. All contents can be managed in all required languages<br />
independently and in a decentralized manner. Process transparency is implemented<br />
across areas and company-wide.<br />
Comprehensive Business Process Management (BPM)<br />
made simple.<br />
. User-friendly process overview with representation of key process information<br />
such as phases, input/output, process owner, destination and documents<br />
. Integral information mechanisms via e-mail<br />
. Intuitive, easy-to-use interface, quick process recording<br />
. Process maintenance by process owner or process teams<br />
. Modeling of all corporate processes by representation of the individual levels<br />
. Integrated document management for all documents, data and resources<br />
. Position assignments with roles<br />
. Process control by means of performance indicators<br />
. Centralized and decentralized process management<br />
. Standardized and individualized processes<br />
Cross-group and<br />
country-specific.<br />
Clear and applied in practice.<br />
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Who does what how where?<br />
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Organization.<br />
<strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> Organization enables the comprehensive mapping of the corporate<br />
organization. Organizational charts, job descriptions, requirement profiles,<br />
competence matrix and personal descriptions define the management structure.<br />
All the information relating to positions, roles and people are clearly displayed<br />
with just a few clicks.<br />
In conjunction with the <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> Processes module, this results in a comprehensive<br />
snapshot of all the process structures and responsibilities. Organizational<br />
charts can be created manually or fully automatically on the basis of an imported<br />
structure. Different display and layout formats enable them to be adapted to meet<br />
corporate requirements.<br />
Transparency throughout the whole<br />
management structure.<br />
. Mapping of the corporate structure on the Intranet/Extranet<br />
. Clear representation of positions, competences and staff<br />
. Clear mapping of activities and processes<br />
. Quick and simple navigation through the corporate structure<br />
. Integrated document management<br />
. Position assignments with roles<br />
. Simple data maintenance<br />
. Interfaces to personnel systems such as SAP<br />
. Automatic data transfer from HR and personnel information systems<br />
. Role-based authorization system for user groups or organizational units<br />
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Everything at a glance.<br />
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Key Performance Indicators.<br />
Corporate goals and results are compared and presented in a comprehensible<br />
manner in this controlling instrument. The graphical management cockpit provides<br />
all the relevant information for operative and strategic decisions. <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong><br />
includes all relevant control variables across systems and company-wide. If<br />
measures are required in the event of deviations, they are entered directly and<br />
their implementation is monitored. Everything is possible from a simple performance<br />
indicators system to a performance management system on the basis<br />
of a Balanced Scorecard (BSC). Comprehensive graphical reports are available.<br />
Overview with the management cockpit.<br />
. Management cockpit with meaningful performance indicators as a basis<br />
for decisions<br />
. From a simple performance indicator system to a balanced scorecard (BSC)<br />
. Simple capture and comprehensible presentation of corporate goals and<br />
process goals<br />
. View of current results at a glance and comparison by means of graphics<br />
and indicators<br />
. Direct assignment of necessary measures to the relevant performance indicator<br />
. Well-structured controlling of processes, projects and organizational units<br />
. Efficient analysis option using graphical evaluations and comparisons<br />
. Quick to learn and simple to operate<br />
. Simple structure and minimum maintenance<br />
. Interface to systems such as ERP, BDE, finance and accounting etc.<br />
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Trimmed to operational excellence.<br />
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Improvement.<br />
The <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> Improvement module supports the implementation of the continuous<br />
improvement process (CIP) in all areas of the company. Deviations from<br />
goals, suggestions for improvements, audit discrepancies, errors and complaints<br />
can be captured quickly and processed sustainably. The planning and execution<br />
of analyses and measures are based on the Deming cycle Plan-Do-Check-Act.<br />
Processing is carried out in an event-oriented manner via flexible workflow<br />
management. The parties involved are informed of new measures and deadlines<br />
via e-mail and to-do lists in the Web browser. <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> Improvement<br />
features comprehensive analyses and reports. Responsible persons always have<br />
an overview with regard to implementation of measures, responses, processing<br />
times and costs.<br />
Continuous improvement process (CIP),<br />
efficient and sustainable.<br />
. Configurable contents and procedures for customer complaints, error messages,<br />
suggestions for improvement, deviations from audits and controlling<br />
. Web-based measures management with a flexible workflow<br />
. Monitoring with warning function by means of to-do lists and e-mail<br />
. Configuration of specific flows and requirements<br />
. Integrated document management<br />
. Role concept for user groups<br />
. Cost/benefit analysis<br />
. Search machine for individual queries<br />
. Comprehensive reports and statistics<br />
. Industry-specific add-ons such as 8D reports etc.<br />
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Risk.<br />
The systematic integration of risks in business process management and project<br />
controlling can ensure the effective and sustained control of risks in a company.<br />
Process managers and specialists within the company are equipped with the<br />
knowledge and experience required to identify the various risks. The <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong><br />
Risk Management module forms the basis for sound controlling of the strategic<br />
and operative corporate risks. Identified risks can be classified and described<br />
with all key information. The freely designable risk portfolio provides information<br />
about all risks, their progression and enables comprehensive risk controlling on<br />
the basis of risk measures and risk indicators. The operative risks are monitored<br />
and checked directly in the corresponding business process or in the projects.<br />
Integral risk management and Internal<br />
Control System (ICS) at the same time.<br />
. Risk and compliance management<br />
. Risk portfolio shown over time<br />
. Measures management with status overview<br />
. Management of risk activities in the processes and projects<br />
. Risk monitoring using the cockpit<br />
. Setup of an Internal Control System<br />
. Structuring into classes and groups<br />
. Risk overview lists with traffic light system<br />
. Management of a structured risk catalog<br />
. Multiple management of risk portfolios across the organizational structure<br />
Recognize and minimize.<br />
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Projects.<br />
There are many in-house projects in every organization which tie up personnel<br />
and financial resources. Clear and uniform project administration is essential,<br />
regardless of whether it is an organizational, construction, marketing or investment<br />
project.<br />
The Projects module of <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> focuses on the management of all projects<br />
within the company, also known as multi-project management, and offers a quick<br />
and simple overview. Projects can be managed right down to the individual<br />
organizational units and across the various levels. <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> Projects can<br />
also be used for project documentation to ensure central and uniform storage.<br />
Multi-project management for clear, effective<br />
project management.<br />
. Overview of all the projects in the company<br />
. Integration with organizational units and user groups<br />
. Evaluation of project risks using the portfolio<br />
. Project status with regard to costs and deadlines by means of status reports<br />
. Graphic representation of structuring and phases of the projects<br />
. Gantt chart of project schedule<br />
. Use of resources in the individual projects<br />
. Visual status reporting with traffic light system<br />
. Release of projects and tasks via workflow control<br />
. Roles and authorization management<br />
Plan and coordinate.<br />
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Possibility of integration in different systems such as Microsoft SharePoint.<br />
. The software can be extended, together with Microsoft SharePoint Services,<br />
to form a comprehensive portal solution<br />
. Fully integrated operation of all Microsoft Office products<br />
. Integrated management of all key additional information relating to documents<br />
(project, customer and supplier management)<br />
. Workflows can be defined for simple document management<br />
. Results are obtained quickly in full-text searches, despite decentralized data<br />
management<br />
MS SHAREPOINT<br />
INTEGRAL<br />
Fully Web-based and integrated.<br />
<strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> is based on state-of-the-art Internet technologies. There is no need<br />
for time-consuming client installations, a Web browser and access to the Intranet<br />
or Internet are sufficient. The application is not difficult to learn thanks to a selfexplanatory<br />
and intuitive user guidance.<br />
<strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong>, supplied as a full Intranet solution with integrated user management,<br />
can easily be integrated in existing Intranet or content management system<br />
solutions. For integrated logon, existing users can be quickly and easily read in<br />
from Active Directory.<br />
. Browser-independent<br />
. Single sign-on<br />
. User-centered preparation and representation of contents<br />
. Database-based<br />
. Web-based access for all employees, no HTML export required<br />
Basic technology requirements<br />
. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and higher<br />
. Web server: Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 and higher<br />
. Database: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and higher (other databases<br />
on request)<br />
. Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari or<br />
Google Chrome<br />
Simple connection of peripheral systems with connectors.<br />
Users should be able to retrieve all their relevant information quickly and easily<br />
via a self-explanatory platform. <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> offers many options that support<br />
a targeted integration of the various systems in use.<br />
. Integration of SAP modules<br />
. Integration in ERP systems<br />
. Integration in portals<br />
. DMS integration<br />
. Interface of HR system to <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong><br />
State-of-the-art technology on board. Every team member has his function.<br />
Corporate portal.<br />
BROWSER<br />
PORTAL SOLUTION<br />
SHAREPOINT USER<br />
ORGANIZATION PROCESSES IMPROVEMENT<br />
DOCUMENT AND<br />
DATA MANAGEMENT<br />
<strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> MODULES<br />
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OPERATIVE<br />
INFORMATION<br />
SYSTEMS<br />
ERP<br />
MES<br />
PIS<br />
KEY PERFORMANCE<br />
INDICATORS RISK PROJECTS<br />
CRM<br />
OTHER<br />
FUNCTION<br />
SYSTEM
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Find out more.<br />
Online presentation<br />
You can easily watch a live demo on your own screen via the Internet and<br />
telephone. There is no need to install any software on your PC. We will present<br />
you with <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong>, tailored to meet your requirements. The benefits are<br />
demonstrated directly using real-life customer examples. Our advisors can<br />
personally answer your questions immediately. An efficient and time-saving way<br />
of providing information. Contact us to request an online presentation with no<br />
obligation. We are looking forward to making an appointment with you.<br />
Test accounts<br />
See the performance and intuitive handling of <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> for yourself. A test<br />
account allows you to experience at your leisure the enormous integration options<br />
and versatile functions of <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong>. Create a process of your organization<br />
in the <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> Processes module, for example. Or run through an improvement<br />
measure in the <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> Improvement module. Capture and manage<br />
a performance indicator of your company, evaluate a risk in portfolio management<br />
or create a project in <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> Projects. We are looking forward to hearing<br />
from you. We would be happy to arrange an appointment for a brief product<br />
presentation and send you a personal login.<br />
Downloads<br />
Detailed information about all the <strong>IMS</strong> <strong>PREMIUM</strong> modules can be downloaded<br />
from our Web site.<br />
Partner network<br />
A wide network of competent partners is available for advice, training and<br />
support. A high standard of quality is ensured through regular initial and further<br />
training of our partners.<br />
Contact us.<br />
www.ims-premium.com