Hybrid systems built on paper and Excel spreadsheets remain an everyday reality in many small- and mid-sized labs—and in a regulated environment, they quickly become a compliance risk. This article explains why Excel silos in QC put data integrity at risk under ALCOA+, EU Annex 11, and 21 CFR Part 11 — and how a…
Real-Time Data is Key to Quality Assurance and Better Decisions Sample management is central to many laboratory processes. It is not just about physically handling samples; it’s about efficient, traceable, error-free documentation of all data and processes. A laboratory information management system (LIMS) helps laboratories to digitize and automate the entire sample workflow. In this…
Real-Time Data is Key to Quality Assurance and Better Decisions In the age of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, many companies focus on optimizing production lines, modern machinery, and production networking systems. However, one area is often ignored: the laboratory information and management system (LIMS) in quality control. Yet a LIMS can be the key…