Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an integrated management system that addresses the shortcoming revealed in the previous approaches of the IMS in literature. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on the methodology of literature review analysis, proposition of an approach based on theory by the standards’ cross-references and on practice by the analysis of the real work and the use of the System Modeling Language (SYSML), the computer tool for the engineering system modeling. Findings An integration approach based on theory and practice in the automotive sector, integrating IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:DIS and some aspects of ISO 26000 is proposed. The proposed approach initiates the use of the SYSML in the IMS development. The model is intended to societies that seek to be sustainable and responsible toward environment and community. The link of the IMS model created with the European Foundation for Quality Management excellence model highlights the fact that the factors of excellence, especially the enablers, are covered by the requirements of the IMS. Originality/value This paper is the first approach of IMS that includes ISO 45001 (draft), uses the SYSML and sheds light on the link of excellence and IMS. The paper is the first detailed approach of IMS that addressed car manufacturer.

Organizations that strive for excellence must continually assess their processes, products, and services in order to improve them. By conducting such a self‐assessment, business leaders can identify potential areas for improvement. But which assessment tool is best? The answer for one Moroccan tier‐2 automotive parts supplier was to create a custom evaluation instrument, based on quality management standards developed by the International Automotive Task Force for the automotive sector and the European Foundation for Quality Management's model of excellence.