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  • Use barcode systems to track samples, reagents or equipment.
  • Use electronic forms for ordering supplies and samples, then track the samples through the barcode system.
  • Train employees to work more efficiently so they can complete their tasks more quickly.
  • Have one manager per shift instead of multiple managers doing overlapping shifts. Implementing checklists for all procedures will also increase lab productivity.
  • Structure your workflow to minimize errors and wasted time, while ensuring everything gets done on time.
  • Increase return on investment (ROI) by reducing wasteful spending
  • Use historical data to identify where money is being lost in the lab.
  • Reevaluate laboratory equipment every two years, which will reduce waste and save you money.
  • Implement a lab management plan so you know exactly how much inventory is coming in and going out of your lab.
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  • Buy reagents in bulk, but keep them in smaller containers so they don’t go bad.  
  • Use pre-printed labels to write down the date and name of the person using the reagent or equipment for quality control purposes, then get rid of the label after use.
  • Buy supplies in larger containers if they’re needed for one time only, but return them to the original container for storage.  
  • Reduce “thief” waste
  • Make sure no one is stealing reagents or supplies by implementing inventory audits.
  • Adjust your ordering methods and delivery times to reduce the amount of time spent restocking the lab.
  • Implement a simple reagent management system where reagents are checked out at the beginning of the day and returned to storage at their end of the day.
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  • Automate procedures with LIMS to minimize the amount of time spent on data management.
  • Pick up supplies at their source instead of wasting time looking for items that are out of stock.
  • Streamline your workflow by mapping everything out first.  
  • Implement inventory audits or reagent management systems to reduce “thief” waste.
  • Use the right amount of supplies by minimizing waste and making sure no one is stealing reagents or supplies.
  • Don’t spend large amounts of money on LIMS/LIPs until you’ve mapped out your workflow.
  • Use laboratory software to make your lab more efficient, keep track of inventory, and prevent theft. With these simple and awesome ideas you can cut costs and improve efficiency.
  • LIMS will provide efficient data management, but can also be used to automate lab tasks like sample tracking and inventory management.
  • LIPs are similar to LIMS in that they’re usually web based (cloud computing) and designed to make the laboratory more efficient.
  • Reduce the amount of time it takes to login and give users access to their own data so they can instantly view the results.
  • Create an intuitive interface for employees and consumers by making things like reagent lookup, material transfers, inventory requests, etc., fast and easy.
  • Promote Efficiency with Lab Consumers
  • Optimize Inventory Management and Reduce Waste
  • Use the correct amount of supplies, reduce “thief” waste, and pick up supplies at their source.
  • Improve workflow by mapping everything out first, making it intuitive for employees and consumers, and implementing inventory audits or reagent management systems.  
  • Using lab software will make your lab more efficient, keep track of inventory, and prevent theft. With these simple and awesome ideas you can cut costs and improve efficiency.  
  • Simplify workflow for employees with intuitive interfaces by creating things like reagent lookup, sample handling, etc., fast and easy.
  • Reduce the amount of time it takes to login and give employees access to their own data so they can instantly view the results.
  • Reduce waste by implementing an inventory management system or using reagent management systems, where items are checked out at the beginning of the day and returned to storage at their end of the day.
  • Pick up supplies at their source, instead of wasting time looking for items that are out of stock.
  • Implement inventory audits to reduce “thief” waste and use the correct amount of supplies by minimizing waste and making sure no one is stealing reagents or supplies.
  • Streamline workflow by mapping everything out first before you buy lab software.  
  • Use LIMS/LIPs to automatically perform tasks like inventory management and sample tracking.
  • Automate procedures with LIMS, minimizing the amount of time spent on data management and improving workflow by keeping track of multiple platforms (paper, LIMS, etc.).
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