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Summary Data integrity, process standardization, efficiency, precision, and detailed record-keeping are essential for the success of any laboratory. These attributes are earnestly pursued by laboratories dedicated to quality. In the process, lab managers are often challenged by inconsistent procedures, regulatory compliance hurdles, inefficient paper-based systems, and difficulties in maintaining accurate training records. These issues can...

Summary Lockbox Lab Inventory Management is very versatile and can be used for an infinite variety of applications. We discuss some of these applications below. Lockbox Lab Inventory Management eliminates many common pain points in managing inventory in a laboratory. Many different types of laboratories use Lockbox LIMSTM. Below we highlight Inventory Management use cases...

Summary Inventory management in a laboratory presents numerous challenges, such as running out of necessary supplies when attempting to execute a protocol, or discovering that essential inventory has expired or has been used by another team member. This article explores how integrating Lockbox Inventory Management with Lockbox LIMSTM Protocol Execution can address these issues, ensuring...

Summary Lockbox Lab Inventory Management offers a comprehensive solution for laboratories to optimize inventory tracking, streamline workflows, and enhance overall operational efficiency. It includes detailed management of consumables and reagents, enabling users to record the name, description, price, supplier, etc. For physical inventory, the module tracks detailed storage position/location information and inventory statuses, which include...

Watch now: What is a LIMS? Let’s start by answering the question, ‘What is a LIMS?’ and then dive into its core functions. LIMS stands for Laboratory Information Management System. Often called a ‘LIMS System’ or ‘LIMS software,’ it functions similarly to other data management systems used throughout the business world. These software applications are...

Summary The Lockbox QMS Document Control module fulfills your laboratory’s need for a cloud-based document management system. This module allows users to: Create a single, centralized repository for all quality documents.   Maintain a change log of all changes in each version. Ensure only the latest approved version of a document is accessible. Customize approval workflows...

Summary The Lockbox QMS Training module offers a comprehensive system for tracking training requirements and completion. This module allows users to: Manage employee training records and completion status. Receive alerts and reminders for upcoming training sessions, expiring certifications, and overdue training activities. Configure role-based training requirements and curriculums. Track training course participation and completion. Connect...

Summary The Lockbox QMS Quality Events module fulfills your laboratory’s need for a Deviation and CAPA tracking system. This module allows users to: Report quality events, deviations, and CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions) with ease. Monitor the status and progress of Quality Events in real-time. Assess the potential impact of Quality Events on operations and...

Summary A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is an important tool for lab workflow management. A LIMS streamlines sample tracking, automates processes to prevent errors, ensures sensitive data is kept secure, and facilitates equipment and inventory management, all of which are crucial for maintaining regulatory compliance and enhancing lab productivity. LIMS provide security for sensitive...

Summary Next-generation sequencing (NGS) always presents a complex workflow for a lab. Developing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for next-generation sequencing can be very difficult because each lab requires its own modifications to an already-complicated set of NGS steps. Lockbox LIMS offers customizable features to streamline data capture, prevent errors, and improve efficiency, making...