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Yes, it’s that time of year again; the time to do some deep reflection, then draw a line in the sand and make some New Year’s Resolutions (NYRs). NYRs are generally positive changes that one wishes to make in themselves or in their lives. And just like you make NYRs for yourself, it is important… Read More
2017 has been characterized by daily chaos, uncertainty and loud voices shouting at one another from polarized positions. What will 2018 bring? Your guess is as good as ours on that, but that’s not the point of this blog… In laboratory informatics, we ultimately must work within the constraints of the scientific method. Therefore, substance… Read More
One of our past blogs entitled “Top 5 LIMS and LIMS Consulting Myths – Busted!” was met with great enthusiasm. Interestingly, several of the comments on this blog pointed out other LIMS myths and misconceptions. After reviewing these and taking stock with several of my fellow lab informatics aficionados, we have decided to revisit this… Read More
Successfully planning for the holidays has more in common with successfully planning your LIMS project than you might think. Recognizing these parallels can make your LIMS project feel more like a great party and keep the holiday cheer going. So, let’s explore some of the holiday planning and preparation tactics that can be leveraged to… Read More
In a previous blog, we briefly explored the SAP QM vs LIMS conundrum, its origins and history, its veracity, and its resolution, sort of. What was not fully explored were the root causes of the debate. Why is there still such a debate raging between the use and benefits of SAP QM vs. LIMS? Is… Read More