LabIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is a product developed by Agami that helps labs manage all their activities in one place. It makes it easier to track samples, test results, equipment, inventory, and billing, helping labs stay organized and reduce mistakes. LabIMS is useful for labs in fields like testing, calibration, and inspection.
LabIMS simplifies lab operations with a user-friendly dashboard that displays key information in an easy-to-understand way. It helps users track various activities like ongoing tests, calibration processes, sales, and inventory management. For example, lab managers or admin can quickly view total sales revenue, tentative sales revenue, and calibration and testing revenue. The dashboard also shows project follow-ups, gate entries, and leads, while offering real-time updates on inward entries, including rejected and allotted samples. It tracks the status of ongoing and completed tests, completed calibrations, and approval statuses. With features like inventory management and testing process monitoring, the dashboard makes it easy to manage and track all lab activities in one place.
LabIMS is designed to make lab work more efficient by organizing tasks, ensuring everything is done on time, and keeping all the information in one easy-to-use system. It helps labs stay accurate, save time, and improve overall performance.
- Issue: Difficulty in Tracking Samples, Test Data, and Testing Results
Testing labs often face significant challenges in keeping track of important details, which can lead to errors, confusion, and delays in the testing process. For instance, many labs struggle with maintaining accurate records of samples and test results, which can affect the quality and timeliness of their work. At GreenField Soil Testing Lab, John, the supervisor, is responsible for managing samples from clients like Green Acres, who submitted soil samples for nutrient testing. One day, Sarah, a new technician, forgot to log a sample, assuming a colleague had already done it. The next day, John noticed the missing sample in the system, leaving the team unsure about which tests to perform or where the sample came from. This led to confusion and delays as they had to contact Green Acres for clarification. Additionally, the lab often faces challenges in tracking testing data, such as temperature, humidity, and test durations, which are crucial for ensuring the accuracy of results. Missing or incomplete data can lead to unreliable test outcomes and further delays.
LabIMS provides an organized, centralized system that tracks samples, test results, and critical testing data at every stage of the process, ensuring accuracy and reducing delays. When Green Acres submits their soil samples, Sarah starts by filling out a Test Request Form (TRF) in LabIMS, recording essential details such as the client’s name, product type, test parameters, etc. This ensures that no crucial information is missed. Once the sample is logged, it moves to the “Received Sample” stage, where it is assigned to Sarah. As Sarah proceeds with the testing, once the testing is done the test result will be generated from where she can submit the result and the result will come over the “Testing Results” section from where she can accept or reject the result. The system tracks the sample’s progress from adding its data to testing, logging crucial test data that is required for the testing such as temperature, humidity, and test duration. This data is essential for ensuring that tests are performed under the correct conditions, maintaining the integrity of the results. If a sample fails a test, it moves to the Revision Request tab, where the team can easily identify why it needs retesting and take quick action. By organizing and making test data readily accessible, LabIMS enables GreenField Soil Testing Lab to avoid confusion, prevent delays, and deliver reliable, timely results to Green Acres.
- Issue: Inventory Management Challenges
Labs often struggle with managing their equipment, which leads to delays, shortages, and errors in ordering. For example, labs may forget to track which tools are available, transferred, or removed. This means that when an important tool is needed, it might be missing, damaged, or unavailable. These issues can delay important work or cause labs to reorder equipment they already have, adding extra costs. At GreenField Soil Testing Lab, John, the supervisor, faced this problem when a soil moisture meter used for nutrient testing went missing. After searching, John discovered it had been moved to another lab but wasn’t logged into the system, making it unavailable for testing Green Acres’ samples.
LabIMS provides a full solution to manage equipment by tracking every instrument and its status, like transfers, disposal, and purchases. At GreenField Soil Testing Lab, John uses the Inventory module to keep a record of all instruments, making sure that any items moved are properly logged so they’re available when needed. If an instrument is no longer needed, John can use the Dump Instruments module to remove it from the active list. He can approve or reject requests to dispose of items. This clear, organized system lets labs like John’s keep track of their equipment, avoiding delays and unnecessary costs.
Conclusion:
LabIMS, created by Agami, is a user-friendly solution that helps labs stay organized and accurate. It solves common challenges like tracking samples, managing test data, and keeping up with equipment. By bringing everything into one system, LabIMS makes lab work faster and reduces errors. With its simple design and helpful features, LabIMS makes it easier for labs to do their jobs well and provide better, more reliable results.