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

2. Astrix Technology Group
Evaluate, Develop and Integrate Systems To Enhance The Processing Of Scientific Data In Regulated Environments

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

4. Stakeholder Definition
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Stakeholder Definition
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

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

6. Stakeholder Definition
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Stakeholder Definition
Internal Stakeholders
External Stakeholders

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

8. Internal Stakeholder Uses
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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..

9. External Stakeholder Groups
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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

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

11. Current LIMS Implementation
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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.

12. External Stakeholder Processes
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External Stakeholder Processes
Sample Status Update
Data Retrieval
Report Production
Data Evaluation

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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.

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Initial Concerns
Security
Data Segmentation
Data Misuse
System Performance

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. Implementing A Systematic and Disciplined Approach Reduces Risk
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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

22. Questions Or Comments:
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Questions Or Comments:
Robert D. Walla
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23. Astrix Technology Group
Global Solutions Provider To The Regulated Community