Moving Beyond the Happy Path: 5 Key Considerations for a Successful LIMS Implementation
Labs that are implementing a laboratory information management system (LIMS) generally start with “happy path” use cases. These ideal or expected workflows represent the most efficient, smoothest route to complete a task. But a system that only meets these straightforward requirements will quickly run into trouble in a production environment.
Experienced LIMS implementers know it’s also critical to support unexpected events. When the LIMS is implemented to meet these additional requirements, labs can properly manage their entities and workflows under a wider range of real world scenarios.
In this post, we’ll share five things labs should consider when moving beyond the happy path during a LIMS implementation.
What is the happy path?
In the context of software development, the happy path refers to the ideal and intended flow of actions and interactions within a software application or system. It represents the sequence of steps where everything goes according to plan, and all features and functionalities work as expected.
For lab staff, a happy path experience is a smooth and error-free process while they use the software to manage laboratory operations, such as sample tracking, data analysis, inventory management, and communication with colleagues. The software provides accurate results and timely notifications through intuitive user interfaces. The result? Enhanced efficiency, productivity, and satisfaction.
