With a growing number of standards and their related requirements for manufacturers and/or service providers, there is a need to simplify their application process. The aim of this article is to propose a simplified implementation of multiple management system standards (MSSs) through visualization management. Results of visualization provide a perspective of interrelatedness of requirements of MSSs, and how they fit in the overall context. The three standards used in this project, defined as a complex triplet of integrated management systems (IMSs), are: Quality (QMS), Environment (EMS) and Event Sustainability (ESMS) Management Standards. Visualization is developed by creating clusters using a program intended for creating small world networks. This step is preceded by the creation of a database in a spreadsheet format for data mining, where the requirements are divided into specific and common ones. The main emphasis will be on facilitating the assessment of synergies. The resulting visualized composed cluster model of selected areas includes the clauses. It is possible to further extend the model by adding other standards, depending on needs of interested parties. In essence, the model is a part of visual process, and it simplifies, speeds up and clarifies managerial decision-making processes related to the implementation of the MSSs.
This article addresses a pressing issue concerning the attainment of required drinking water quality in municipal settings. The solution lies in optimizing the interaction among multiple elements involved in this process. The interaction encompasses the transport system with its geometric, physicochemical, and operational characteristics, as well as the transported medium, which is drinking water with its physicochemical, operational, and incrustation characteristics. This article provides an overview of the current state of piped water systems and explores the integration of factors influencing the formation of incrustation to minimize its occurrence. Special attention is given to the meticulous selection of factors that impact water quality, considering their advantages and limitations in the assessment. The optimization process relies on Saaty’s method of comparing individual factors and conducting a thorough multi-criteria analysis. The outcome of the analysis culminated in the development of a three-stage procedure for de-incrustation of pipeline systems. To ensure a comprehensive perspective, it is crucial to approach the entire issue in accordance with ISO 46001-compliant water management systems.