LIMS Inventory Management FAQ
Inventory management in LIMS software is a feature that helps laboratories track, monitor, and manage samples, reagents, consumables and equipment. It enables users to keep real-time records of items in the lab and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Yes, LabKey LIMS is designed to manage not only reagents and consumables but also sample inventories. It tracks sample usage, storage conditions and associated metadata, allowing labs to maintain a complete and accurate inventory.
LabKey LIMS offers customizable fields and settings to accommodate the specific needs of your lab. You can customize item categories/sources, metadata fields, units of measurement and notification settings to match your lab's workflows.
LabKey LIMS integrates with barcode systems to automate inventory tracking. When items are received, used, or disposed of, they are scanned, and the LIMS automatically updates the inventory record. This reduces manual data entry, improves accuracy, and speeds up inventory management processes.
Yes,LabKey LIMS allows users to manage inventory across multiple storage locations, such as different freezers, cabinets, or even off-site storage facilities. The system can track where each item is stored and used in each location.
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