Outgrowing Your LIMS? Watch for These Warning Signs

Presented By: Lydia Kariuki

Speaker Biography: Lydia Kariuki is a seasoned medical writer and cannabis journalist with extensive experience in the healthcare and cannabis industries. She holds a nursing degree from the University of Nairobi, an advanced postgraduate diploma in clinical research and medical writing from James Lind University, and a diploma in Online Journalism from the London School of Journalism. Lydia currently serves as a Senior Content Specialist at CloudLIMS, where she brings her expertise in both medical writing and cannabis science to a global audience. Her cannabis journalism, which began in 2018, has been featured in notable publications such as Terpenes and Testing Magazine, CBD Health & Wellness, Extraction Magazine, and Releaf UK. Lydia has also contributed to The Fresh Toast, and Mercury News, focusing on the latest advancements in research, therapeutic applications, and industry trends.In 2023, Lydia moderated the session "The Debate on Legalizing Medical Marijuana for Treating Health Conditions in Kenya" at the Healthcare Equity Conference, as part of Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa. Outside of her writing, Lydia is passionate about biohacking and enjoys spending time in nature practicing "grounding."

Webinar: Outgrowing Your LIMS? Watch for These Warning Signs

Webinar Abstract: When was the last time you checked if your laboratory information management system (LIMS) needed an upgrade? While everything might seem fine on the surface, you could be overlooking the hidden costs of a sluggish system that' s holding your lab back from reaching its full potential. An outdated LIMS may not only slow down your team but also impact data accuracy, increase compliance risks, and limit your lab' s productivity. The laboratory industry is advancing quickly, due to factors such as technological innovation, digitization, and shifts in the regulatory landscape across different sectors. This calls for LIMS solutions that go beyond basic data management and tracking. Modern LIMS must support advanced workflows and reporting needs, analyze complex trends to improve productivity, optimize resource allocation and utilization, and facilitate data integration and interoperability. How would you know if your LIMS is outdated and needs an upgrade? There are a few clear signs that indicate your LIMS might need an upgrade. For example, if it' s struggling to handle growing data volumes, you might notice slower performance and a dip in productivity. On top of that, on boarding new customers could start taking longer than usual. Another warning sign is when integrating new tools or instruments becomes a hassle, or when you find yourself using lengthy workarounds just to make basic updates. Keeping up with compliance can also become more difficult and costly over time. If any of these issues sound familiar, it might be time to consider upgrading your LIMS. An up-to-date LIMS will go a long way in unlocking your lab' s full potential, ensuring compliance, and helping you reach your goals.

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