Identification of benefits from Integrated Management Systems (IMS) to achieve Sustainability: A Systematic Literature Review

In the pursuit of sustainable development within Bangladesh's Readymade Garment (RMG) sector, this study undertakes an analysis of the substantial advantages of deploying an Integrated Management System (IMS). Focusing on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OSHAS 18001:2007, and SA 8000:2014, the research illuminates the pivotal role of IMS in the context of this vital industry. The research methodology involved searching Google Scholar, Emerald, and Elsevier databases for IMS benefits from 2005 to 2022. Key IMS advantages were assessed through a questionnaire distributed to 248 representatives from 16 Bangladeshi RMG industry companies, resulting in 197 usable responses. The findings of this study reveal five major benefits of IMS in Bangladesh's RMG sector: improved resource utilization, reduced error and risk percentages, enhanced business sustainability, improved teamwork, and a reduction in duplications. This research offers both theoretical and practical implications. The study contributes to the literature by systematically reviewing IMS advantages and encourages managers to consider IMS for their organizations. Additionally, it provides valuable insights for decision-makers in formulating effective plans for IMS implementation, particularly in resource-constrained environments. Notably, this study holds significance due to its relatively unique focus on the major benefits of IMS implementation and can serve as a valuable guideline for IMS implementation in the RMG sector of developing countries.为推动孟加拉国成衣（Readymade Garment，RMG）行业的可持续发展，本研究针对整合管理系统（Integrated Management System，IMS）的显著应用优势展开分析。本研究聚焦ISO 9001:2015、ISO 14001:2015、OSHAS 18001:2007以及SA 8000:2014四大标准，阐明了整合管理系统在这一关键产业中的核心作用。 本研究的方法流程如下：检索2005年至2022年间Google Scholar、Emerald及Elsevier数据库中有关整合管理系统优势的相关文献；同时向孟加拉国16家成衣企业的248名代表发放问卷，以评估整合管理系统的核心优势，最终回收有效问卷197份。 本研究结果显示，孟加拉国成衣行业应用整合管理系统存在五大核心优势：资源利用率提升、错误与风险占比降低、企业可持续性增强、团队协作优化以及重复工作减少。 本研究兼具理论与实践双重价值。其一，本研究通过系统梳理整合管理系统的优势丰富了相关学术文献，并呼吁企业管理者将整合管理系统纳入组织发展考量范畴；其二，本研究为决策者制定高效的整合管理系统推行计划提供了宝贵参考，尤其适用于资源受限的发展环境。值得注意的是，本研究聚焦整合管理系统应用的核心优势，具备较高的独特性，可为发展中国家成衣行业推行整合管理系统提供极具价值的实施指南。