The certification of innovation management systems according to the UNI EN ISO 56001:2024 standard “Innovation management system – Requirements” is part of an increasingly dynamic and competitive corporate context, where the ability to innovate is essential for the growth and sustainability of organizations .The theme of innovation plays a crucial role also in our country, where many public tenders for the management of PNRR funds require the presence of qualified personnel in the management of this component of business evolution.
Companies that certify have the opportunity to develop a methodological framework to manage innovation in a systematic way , reducing uncertainty and increasing the chances of success in the development of new products, services, processes and business models.
By consolidating a culture of innovation , they can also improve their performance, resilience and competitiveness on the market.
The UNI EN ISO 56001 standard therefore offers the company that is certified the requirements and guidelines for creating, implementing, maintaining and improving an innovation management system , together with a structured approach to stimulate and manage innovation.
The standard, voluntary and international, is based on the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle and is structured following the HS (Harmonized Structure) approach , already adopted for other standards on management systems.
The process of certification of the innovation management system can be undertaken by any type of organization , public or private, regardless of sector, size or products and services offered.
Through independent third-party assessment, the company gains the tools to establish itself as an innovation leader while improving its competitive capabilities.
Starting from an ever- increasing credibility and recognition on the markets , in addition to the trust of customers, investors and business partners.
ADVANTAGES
Certifying your innovation management system with an accredited body offers a series of advantages and opportunities:- increased competitiveness , guaranteed by a faster and more effective response to market changes through the offering of innovative products, services or processes
- reduction of inefficiencies and waste in processes related to business innovation and operations
- creating an environment that can enhance innovative ideas and access to new markets and new business opportunities
- collaboration with companies in sectors or markets that require proven innovative capacity such as technology, energy or research and development
- optimizing risk management to have greater confidence in investing in new projects or initiatives.