Proven Strategies for Selecting a LIMS That Powers Digital Transformation

The webinar, hosted by 1LIMS Events and presented by Gerard Ipskamp of MOMI, covered selecting LIMS software for digital transformation, highlighting the limitations of Excel, and outlining a two-phase selection methodology involving RFIs and RFPs.  Key considerations included defining "must-have" and "nice-to-have" functionalities,  addressing common mistakes like insufficient documentation and neglecting future needs, and understanding the broader ROI beyond the lab itself.  1LIMS Events will share the recording and presentation slides via email.

Are you struggling with inconsistent lab data, quality compliance risks, and inefficient laboratory workflows caused by homegrown manual data handling processes, disconnected solutions, or uncontrolled Excel spreadsheets?

Do you find it challenging to choose a LIMS that truly aligns with your laboratory’s and company’s evolving needs and regulatory obligations?

The Three Big Challenges:

• Inconsistent Data and Compliance Risks: Outdated and inflexible homegrown tools and uncontrolled spreadsheets often lead to situations that are no longer fit for purpose (duplicate entries, a lack of clear audit trails, master data that is not in control, and potential regulatory compliance breaches).
• Inefficient Workflows and Limited Scalability: Custom-built or Excel-based solutions struggle to accommodate growing data volumes and diverse testing methodologies, ultimately hindering lab productivity.
• Difficulty Selecting the Right LIMS: Organizations can quickly become overwhelmed by the variety of LIMS offerings without a structured approach, resulting in costly misalignments or system underutilization.

These are the issues this webinar addresses. Discover proven strategies to overcome the pitfalls of outdated systems, and confidently select and implement the right LIMS for your digital transformation.

In this session, Gerard Ipskamp from the Manufacturing Operations Management Institute (MOMi) will explain a practical roadmap for modernizing your lab environment.

You will learn best practices for evaluating and comparing multiple vendor solutions and how a robust and auditable LIMS can streamline your day-to-day operations.

How This Webinar Helps

• You’ll learn how to replace legacy tools with a scalable, integrated LIMS that ensures reliable data management and meets regulatory requirements.
• You’ll discover the best practice methodology for systematically evaluating and comparing LIMS solutions, from creating vendor scorecards to determining must-have functionality.
• You’ll leave with knowledge about integrating LIMS with other solutions, such as ERP, MES, QMS, WMS, and others.

Topics include defining functional, technical, and compliance requirements, developing a structured approach, such as vendor scoring matrices or RFI/RFP/RFQ workflows, to ensure ‘objective’ decision-making is accepted in your organization, and planning a successful implementation.

Why Attend?

• Actionable Insights: Gain clear, step-by-step guidance on eliminating legacy or uncontrolled spreadsheet-based workflows.
• Expert Perspective: Hear firsthand from Gerard Ipskamp, an industry thought leader on Manufacturing Operations Management, about the best practices that truly make a difference in LIMS projects.
• Tools for Success: Walk away with methodologies and questions to ask vendors so you can confidently drive your organization’s digital transformation.

By the end of the webinar, you will have a plan for selecting a LIMS solution and orchestrating a smooth LIMS rollout.

Who Should Attend?

• Quality Control Managers and Quality Assurance Leaders
• Laboratory Managers and IT Specialists involved in lab digitization
• Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Professionals
• Anyone responsible for modernizing lab processes and selecting technology solutions

Secure your place for this exclusive session and start your journey towards a best-fit LIMS solution that will improve your laboratory operations' reliability, consistency, and efficiency.