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?
Contrary to Popular Belief, LIMS Doesn’t Have to be Complicated
by Theresa Webster posted in LIMS, Project Management, best practices, deployment projects, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, TipsWhy Most Labs Fail at LIMS Deployment Projects
by Phil Saunders posted in LIMS, Project Management, best practices, deployment projects, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, TipsThe 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:
Are Risk Assessments Required for a LIMS Project?
by Theresa Webster posted in Project Management, Process Improvement, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Team, Tips, Workload ManagementHave you ever taken on a project that is large and overwhelming that you didn’t know where to start? It can feel like everything is blurry, and you’re looking for your glasses to bring your sight into focus. Deploying a LIMS can often feel like this, and risk assessments can help you bring the project to focus.
Have You Seen the Latest Update of ISO/IEC 17025?
by Phil Saunders posted in LIMS, Data Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, QC Laboratory Data Management, Quality, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Team, Tips, Workload ManagementLaboratories look to gain ISO 17025 accreditation as recognition of their competence and abilities, to help them improve and monitor their operational processes, and to satisfy customer requirements. At the end of 2017, an update to the ISO 17025 standard was issued. In this blog, we give you
How to Balance Your Time Between Routine Operations and Improvement Projects
by Theresa Webster posted in Project Management, Process Improvement, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Team, Tips, Workload ManagementLaboratory Managers are frequently overwhelmed with the amount of work they need to complete. Especially in a Quality Control laboratory, where turnaround times are crucial, routine operations continually takes priority, but what if
Tips for Managing Workload in the Laboratory
by Theresa Webster posted in Project Management, Laboratory Efficiency, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Team, Tips, Workload ManagementManaging workload can be challenging, especially when you have tight deadlines. In this blog, we share with you some tips and tricks of the trade to make it easier on you.
The Dont's of LIMS Project Management
by Vanessa Ford posted in LIMS, Project Management, deployment projectsLast week we issued our blog on the Do's of LIMS Project Management, and now that you're familiar with best practice, you can find here what we highlighted as NOT to do when managing a LIMS project.
The Do's of LIMS Project Management
by Vanessa Ford posted in LIMS, Project Management, deployment projectsAssign roles and responsibilities
Identifying the project team and its responsibilities, from Key Stakeholders to Ancillary Team Members, is one of the first steps in a project’s life. As a Project Manager you may need assistance from the Project Sponsor in identifying the appropriate personnel, and creation of a Stakeholder map may be useful.
I Know I Need LIMS But What Do I Do Now?
by Phil Saunders posted in LIMS, Data Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, LabHQ, process mapping, QC Laboratory Data Management, Quality, deployment projects
Got a Great Idea for Laboratory Efficiency? How to Get it Approved by Your Boss.
by Andy Mooney posted in LIMS, Data Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, process improvement software, Return on Investment,, QC Laboratory Data Management"I’ve got a great idea that will generate laboratory efficiencies. How do I get it approved by the boss?"
Familiar scenario?
Organisations are increasingly looking to Departmental Managers for ideas that will generate cost savings via process efficiencies. Take a look