Twice a week, we sit down and ask ourselves: "What do you want to hear about?" Our goal is to select blog topics that answer your questions. Here is a post listing some of the best blogs we wrote in 2015.
Have you ever been working on the Computer System Validation (CSV) of a Laboratory System and hit a brick wall? After struggling with the system on your own and contacting the vendor, it is soon determined that an alternate solution must be found in order to meet the regulations.
Why is it important to interface your instruments to your LIMS? What instruments CAN be interfaced? If it’s so important, how come so many laboratories still haven’t done so?
It is surprising how often we hear scientists/lab technicians claiming that the LIMS only benefits Management. Why do they believe this and how can this belief be corrected in order to attain a successful LIMS project?
Why do some people seem to hate LIMS so much? A lot of times, their reasoning comes down to misconceptions. It's time to clear them up.
Do you know the 5 skill sets you need to look for when choosing a LIMS consultant?
With extensive research on different recording systems and professional experience, Alaska Analytical Laboratory's Laboratory Director found that Khemia’s Omega 11 Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is the best for her small business needs.
We all hear rumors and hearsay about LIMS and LIMS Consultants, but is there any truth to them?
While standardization is good, it would be a mistake to think that real expertise isn’t needed when validating laboratory informatics systems. You still need the SMEs if you want it performed correctly.
How much value do you put on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in your laboratory? Read this and you may change your mind...
Have you been curious whether your regulated business could adopt cloud based informatics systems due to the Validation factors?
Resourcing your LIMS Implementation Project - Get the scoop on Who is needed, How many, and Where they come from.
Ever have those moments when a project is over and you say, "Man, I wish I knew that before I started". If you could tell yourself what to do differently on an Informatics Project, would it sound like this:
Should you create the User Requirements Specifications before or after selecting an lab informatics software? Well, let's look at it from both directions.
Click to read the key differentiators between the two approaches. Presentation slides included.
Trying to determine the best solution for your laboratory organization can be a confusing, frustrating, and daunting task. Learn the right questions to consider before diving in.
Organizations are made up of humans, and naturally since humans lie to themselves in personal relationships the same can be said for work ones. I'm continuing my review process for customer relationship management (CRM) and also for electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) products. Another free ELN emailed me the other day, must be good CRM protocols are in place at their organization, because I never heard of them but I'll post a review once I've had time to play with their software a bit.
When you hear the phrase, LIMS Customization, what do you think? Many tend to preach the bad, but have you ever stopped to evaluate the Good? Click to read our evaluation.
I was recently given a copy of the book: "Computerized Systems in the Modern Laboratory: a practical guide". by Joseph G. Liscouski. Joe is a very experienced and highly qualified LIMS expert that I have known for years. His profile speaks for itself. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeliscouski ...
Is your LIMS project truly a success even if it was on-time, within budget, and met the requirements if no one ends up using it?
