Have you been thinking about integrating your SampleManager LIMS™ with your SAP system? Does it seem like interfacing is too complicated? Unsure if there’s enough benefit to justify the cost? You’re not alone. Some people question if a LIMS is necessary at all, given the release of SAP’s S/4HANA and enhancements to SAP QM. We… Read More
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What Is IQ OQ PQ in Software Validation
If you work in a business regulated by a government agency, once you’ve implemented or upgraded your LIMS, ELN, or CDS, you need to validate it for your intended use. One part of the validation process that often seems confusing to our clients is the IQ, OQ, PQ testing. This blog will demystify these validation… Read More
How to Ensure Value from your Lab Informatics Implementation
Picture this—it’s the day that the lab informatics system you’ve needed for years finally goes live. You hear the cheers, you see the smiles on everyone’s faces, there’s excitement from the end users to learn the new system, and your boss can see the value of the system you implemented. It’s a happy day. If… Read More
5 Important Elements of Lab Informatics Implementation Success
Now that you’ve made the big decision and invested in a new or upgraded laboratory informatics system (whether it be LIMS, LES, CDS, or ELN), how do you ensure that your implementation will be a success? At CSols, ensuring implementation success is one of the things we specialize in, and we’ve acquired the expertise to… Read More
CSV to CSA: A Paradigm Shift in Computerized Systems’ Approaches – or not?
In this blog, Charlie examines the Computer System Assurance initiative from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against the long-established CSV approach. For more blog information from Waters experts, click here: blog.waters.com. No more validation. CSV is a thing of the past. These are just some of the attention-grabbing headlines I’ve seen in various… Read More