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Enabling An Integrated Enterprise Laboratory Information Management System - SAP White Paper

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Enabling An Integrated Enterprise Laboratory Information Management System

Over the years, laboratory information management systems (LIMS) have evolved from custom-developed, in-house systems used to track data in quality labs to proprietary commercial products. More recently, LIMS have evolved into standardsbased systems. As a result, companies are beginning to think in terms of "Enterprise LIMS" that not only support the full range of functions within the laboratory, but also are integrated with systems throughout the company.

The quality management capabilities of mySAP™ Product Lifecycle Management (mySAP PLM) have been expanded to enhance "Enterprise LIMS." This solution provides the full range of functions needed in both commercial and industrial laboratories, as well as a variety of more extensive quality management functions. These may include audit management, problem solving, and quality assurance. Overall, mySAP PLM offers companies an integrated LIMS solution as part of a larger, more comprehensive quality management solution, simplifying implementation and integration, as well as streamlining quality processes.

Additionally, most of the mySAP PLM quality management capabilities are seamlessly integrated into SAP® R/3®, which is the ERP backbone of many companies. Quality management with mySAP PLM also provides open interfaces, enabling integration with other SAP and non-SAP solutions across the organization.

With the integrated approach supported by mySAP PLM, companies are well positioned to embed quality-assurance endeavors into a variety of processes, from manufacturing to logistics to finance. This, in turn, stimulates efficiency in information sharing, data analyses, and reporting. Companies can therefore cut costs and delays out of quality processes – both within the laboratory and across the company – and ultimately, support improvements in product quality and customer satisfaction. As a result, the solution can provide a rapid return on investment up front, and a lower total cost of ownership over time.

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Enabling An Integrated Enterprise Laboratory Information Management System