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General LIMS Information
For many of the very early adopters of laboratory information management systems (LIMS), much of the return on investment in these early systems has run its course. The early LIMS were purchased and customized to address specific laboratory requirements and were effective production, automation and research tools. However, as new laboratory technology and process changes have been introduced over the past 20-plus years, LIMS to support these changes has also evolved significantly.
LIMS Technology
The task of selecting the best LIMS for an organization becomes even more complicated because many of the terms used to describe very different LIMS and system architectures are used interchangeably. This article will provide clarification of the terms as well as the capabilities of each type of solution.
Successful companies leverage their assets to achieve operational efficiencies. By streamlining work processes and reducing redundant systems, such companies ensure that their products and services are made and delivered to consistently high standards worldwide. However, companies have faced significant challenges in addressing these goals with their laboratory information management systems (LIMS). This is because most LIMS available on the market today are thick client or web-enabled solutions that require multiple servers or end-user thick-clients. Most of these systems have poor multinationalization capabilities for end users and for information technology (IT) departments.
LIMS Functionality
Hosted by: Tom Wilkie, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific Computing World
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) play a key role as a source of critical scientific and product related information. However, to-date most organizations have been limited in their ability to leverage LIMS data for effective, real-time decision support. Now, by providing real-time data integration, reporting, analytics, and data visualization capabilities, LIMS can provide effective business insights for operational intelligence. Ultimately, decision makers, both inside and outside of the laboratory, can rapidly identify critical issues and trends to make earlier, more informed decisions.
LIMS Flexibility
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