April 24, 2015 - Customized LIMS – The “Black Sheep” of LIMS
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.April 16, 2015 - A review of "Computerized Systems in the Modern Laboratory"
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 ...April 13, 2015 - Without Adoption there is No Success! – Part 2
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?March 30, 2015 - The ELN Crossroad
Did you reach full implementation and are recognizing the benefits, or did your Lab stop short?March 30, 2015 - How to Win at LIMS
A successful LIMS implementation is not as easy as selecting the “Right” piece of softwareMarch 17, 2015 - Without Adoption There is No Success! – Part 1
There are several best practices that should be followed to facilitate reaching full user adoption goals and thereby attaining true LIMS implementation success. But just because it was installed, doesn't mean it was a successful implementation.February 4, 2015 - LIMS Implementation: Let me Count the Ways
So you're ready to implement your LIMS, that's great! What methodology have you chosen? You did know there are several ways to implement your LIMS, right?January 30, 2015 - H&A Scientific, Inc. SLIMStat
SLIMStat is a validated software application for projecting the expiration date of pharmaceutical products based on stability data.January 16, 2015 - LIMS Implementation: “Big Bang” or “Phased” Approach
Selecting your LIMS is just the first of many decisions you'll have to make when implementing your new LIMS. Next, you will have to decide HOW to implement it. There are two main approaches for implementing a LIMS: the “Big Bang” approach and the “Phased” approach. Do you know the difference between each and which approach to chose?December 30, 2014 - Top 10 Benefits for taking a Pittcon 2015 Short Course
These are great talking points to present to your manager to support your participation at a Pittcon short course.December 23, 2014 - How Much Does a LIMS Cost?
If your laboratory organization has ever discussed the possibility of putting in a LIMS, you will likely have been asked by management “How much does a LIMS cost?” This is a very good question and while coming up with the answer is more complicated than people think; we have broken down the costs for a LIMS below.December 10, 2014 - North Pole Lab Selects Omega 11
When exploring the gorgeous landscape of interior Alaska, one would never expect that in a nondescript building in a suburb of Fairbanks is a thriving environmental laboratory. Kelley Lovejoy, the Laboratory Director, has successfully built Alaska Analytical Laboratory (AAL) from the ground up to cater to a variety of clientele with a multitude of needs.November 20, 2014 - Reigning in your scattered Lab Data & Information
New Technology and Instruments have presented us with a plethora of data and information, both a blessing and a challenge at the same time: they are invaluable and overflowing. What’s worse is it’s scattered across various computers, instruments, labs, and sites and combining data from multiple disparate systems can be problematic.October 29, 2014 - The Key to Interfacing Lab Instruments to LIMS or ELN
No matter what changes are made over time, the tool, style, or data format standard used to create or facilitate instrument interfacing is not the true critical success factor for interfacing instruments.October 27, 2014 - Innovate or die!: Genomic data and the electronic health record (EHR)
The sharing of patient data, such as test results, is important for appropriately treating patients. Inclusion of this data allows for clinical error prevention, particularly if a new clinician becomes involved. If genetic information, including family history or genetic test results, is not accessible to treating physicians, care may suffer. Innovation is needed to address the problem of lack of access to important data, such as genomic test results, not structured to fit into an EHR.September 17, 2014 - SAP QM vs LIMS
Which is better, SAP QM or LIMS - a question we've all heard many times before and some are dealing with it as a current issue. It’s a question that has persisted for so long in the informatics world. But why is this and what's the answer?August 6, 2014 - Introducing the 2014 Edition of the Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics
Introducing the 2014 Edition of:
The Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics
The Laboratory Informatics Institute is pleased to announce the 2014 release of the new, Complete Guide to LIMS and Laboratory Informatics. This reference guide is unique in the LIMS industry by providing a side-by-side comparison of the most popular LIMS products on the market along with complete pricing information and now, we have provided links to demonstrations of the various listed products. Also, we have updated the guide to be completely available on-line and kept up-to-date daily as new information becomes available along with critical information you need to help you document your LIMS requirements.
