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The Lockbox LIMS Plate Map includes cool new features to assist with sample tracking and increase productivity in your laboratory. Read on to discover how to use these features in your lab or watch this video to see the plate map in action! Plate Map Configuration We have configured Lockbox for 96 and 384 well...

Summary Quality Management Systems (QMS) for laboratories provide document control, quality events tracking, and training management, along with additional enhanced features like a built-in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and third-party software integration. Whether you are looking for an all-in-one solution or a highly customizable and scalable system, Lockbox QMS gives you an advantage over...

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 The Lockbox Lab Inventory System 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...

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 LIMSTM Inventory Management with Lockbox LIMS Protocol Execution can address these issues,...

Summary Lockbox Lab Inventory Software 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...

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 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...

Your lab equipment and instrumentation are probably the single largest investment you have made in your laboratory. Managing that investment should be one of your lab’s highest priorities. However, keeping on top of your equipment can sometimes take a back seat to other high-priority tasks. It’s easy to forget preventative maintenance. But neglecting your equipment...

Accessioning samples is one of the most time-consuming and error-prone processes in a clinical lab or research lab. Because the process is often manual, it becomes one of the biggest bottlenecks in specimen collection and laboratory testing. A modern, well-designed laboratory information management system (LIMS) – also called a laboratory information system – can significantly...