Astrix Technology Group Extending The LIMS To Benefit External Stakeholder Groups Robert D. Walla Presented At Pittcon 2006 Orlando, FL

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Laboratory Informatics Division Astrix Technology Group Laboratory Informatics Division LIMS Selection and Implementation LIMS “Rescue” System Validation System Integration (Instrumentation, Database, Handhelds, Barcode, etc.)

Stakeholder Definition Astrix Technology Group Stakeholder Definition www.dictionary.com stake-hold-er n. One who holds the bets in a game or contest. One who has a share or an interest, as in an enterprise

Stakeholder Definition Astrix Technology Group Stakeholder Definition Astrix Definition stake-hold-er n. One who has a share or an interest in the LIMS

Stakeholder Definition Astrix Technology Group Stakeholder Definition Internal Stakeholders External Stakeholders

Internal Stakeholder Groups Astrix Technology Group Internal Stakeholder Groups Sample Receiving Sample Preparation Organic Analysis Metals Wet Chemistry Process Control Microbiology Research Group

Internal Stakeholder Uses Astrix Technology Group Internal Stakeholder Uses Project Scheduling Sample Batch Creation Sample Tracking Data Storage Quality Control Charts Report Production Financial Tracking It is not hard to come up with many benefits for developing integrated systems…. We would often get call from our clients asking if we had a commercial ELN..

External Stakeholder Groups Astrix Technology Group External Stakeholder Groups Characteristics Use Data Contained In The LIMS Use The LIMS To Store Data Have Systems That Interface With The LIMS Provide Support For The LIMS

External Stakeholder Groups Astrix Technology Group External Stakeholder Groups Quality Assurance Information Technology Plant Operations Sampling Group Lab Management Regulatory Reporting Customers

Current LIMS Implementation Astrix Technology Group Current LIMS Implementation Despite The Implementation Of LIMS There Are Many Manual Processes In Labs To Service External Stakeholders Today there are two main drivers that are increasing the need for better, complete data management. Technology such as HTPS is generating larger volumes of data that need to be managed and regulations are increasing the need for better electronic data management.

External Stakeholder Processes Astrix Technology Group External Stakeholder Processes Sample Status Update Data Retrieval Report Production Data Evaluation

Astrix Technology Group A New Paradigm Progressive Organizations Extend The LIMS To External Groups In An Effort To Increase Efficiency And Reduce Costs Today there are two main drivers that are increasing the need for better, complete data management. Technology such as HTPS is generating larger volumes of data that need to be managed and regulations are increasing the need for better electronic data management.

Astrix Technology Group Initial Concerns Security Data Segmentation Data Misuse System Performance

Case Study Client: Public Wastewater Utility Project Overview: The client had an existing COTS LIMS that was no longer supported by the manufacturer and did not meet the ever-increasing needs of the user. In order to successfully upgrade to a new COTS LIMS product, requirements (functional, technical, business) were collected, segmented and prioritized. As part of the scope, the client was interested in evaluating the needs of the external stakeholders to allows the groups ot access the LIMS

Astrix Technology Group Utility LIMS Upgrade Project Objectives Provide External Stakeholders With Access To LIMS Data Sample Status Report Generation Data Query Interface With Existing Data Systems PIMS Plant Operations Database

External Stakeholder Groups Astrix Technology Group External Stakeholder Groups Quality Assurance Information Technology Plant Operations Ocean Assessment Group Sampling Group Lab Management Regulatory Reporting Industrial Waste Monitoring Group

Global Lubricants Company Metrics – Manual Process Case Study Global Lubricants Company Metrics – Manual Process Laboratory Payroll Expense: 1.2 M Estimate 10% Of Time Spent On Responding To External Stakeholder Requests Cost 120,000 To Support External Stakeholder

Astrix Technology Group Requirements Analysis Technical Requirements Functional Requirements Business Requirements Security Requirements Regulatory Requirements

Global Lubricants Company Metrics – Extended LIMS Case Study Global Lubricants Company Metrics – Extended LIMS Project Time: 9 Months Total Project Costs For LIMS Extension 169K ROI < 18 Months

Implementing A Systematic and Disciplined Approach Reduces Risk Astrix Technology Group Summary Progressive Organizations Are Leveraging LIMS By Extending Functionality To External Stakeholders Implementing A Systematic and Disciplined Approach Reduces Risk Extending The LIMS Can Increase The Efficiency Of The Laboratory and Reduce Costs

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