Have you ever stepped into a lab, and it looks like it was lost in time? No computers. Data recorded in paper notebooks. Equipment over twenty years old. If this sounds like your lab, and you’re ready to bring it back to the future, here are a few modern practices that LIMS can help you upgrade to.

If there is a word that you can say to most laboratory professionals to make them cringe, LIMS would be up there.  Why has LIMS gained such a bad reputation in industry?

The key to a successful deployment of a LIMS in your laboratory is simple and it is to choose the LIMS provider that most suits the needs of your company.  There are many LIMS providers to choose from and each with their own individual USP’s - the important thing is to find the one that is right for you.  A LIMS is currently highly sought after by many laboratories as it can solve many of the issues that laboratories face such as time management, sample tracking and assisting in the gaining of accreditation.  Indeed, many regulatory bodies would now expect a LIMS to be installed in certain laboratories as it is the most reliable method of data storage and ensuring the integrity of data.  However, many laboratories are failing in their deployment of LIMS projects and these are just a few of the reasons why:

Looking for the right LIMS for your laboratory can take up a lot of time.  As a bare minimum, you’ll need a clear understanding of your requirements and arrange demonstrations, so you can get a feel for what the LIMS can deliver for your lab. In this blog, we highlight some of the key areas to consider when you are selecting a LIMS.