Smart Laboratory Information Management System (SLIMS)

The Smart Laboratory Information Management System (SLIMS) is a platform that integrates chambers, test equipment, samples, and associated data into a single platform, offering 24/7 monitoring and customizable permission settings.

SLIMS covers six core functions for efficient laboratory operations: equipment and asset management, equipment scheduling and booking, environmental and equipment monitoring, project management, customer management, and a real-time monitoring dashboard. With advanced features like RFID, temperature and humidity sensors, access control, and smart meters, SLIMS offers a comprehensive solution for optimizing lab management.

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Revolutionize Lab Operations with SLIMS

Artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) are global trends, and digital transformation is reshaping industries. As businesses are utilizing technology to improve operational and management efficiency, laboratories are no exception. However, increasing workloads present challenges in lab operations. For test engineers and managers, key concerns include project scheduling, equipment utilization, energy control, and carbon emission management.

7 Key Lab Management Challenges

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  • Difficulty in Booking Lab Equipment
  • Time-Consuming Equipment Coordination

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  • Lack of Clarity on Equipment Status
  • Challenges in Equipment Management

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  • Difficulity in Calculating Activation Rate
  • Mandatory ESG Disclosure
  • Project Equipment Usage Analysis

SLIMS: Tailored Solution for Your Needs

Designed to Improve Laboratory Operations and Efficiency

Core Functions of SLIMS

Equipment and Asset Management

Efficiently manage equipment, samples, and consumables through real-time status tracking and searching.

◆ Equipment and Information Management

  • Record equipment details, from name, model, specifications to purchasing and maintenance records. The records can be used for asset inventory management.

◆ Automated Calibration and Maintenance Reminders

  • Automatically display alerts when it is time for maintenance and calibration.

◆ Consumables Management

  • Track and record consumable status
  • Send notifications of the quantity of the consumables in stock automatically.

◆ Sample Management

  • Track and record the entry and exit of test samples (test bed, DUT).
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Equipment Scheduling & Booking

Improve laboratory equipment utilization and reduce resource waste.

◆ Unmanned Management of Equipment Entry and Exit

  • Support unmanned borrowing and return of equipment functions using RFID.

◆ Online Booking and Allocation of Equipment

  • SLIMS allows you to book the required equipment easily.
  • SLIMS automatically checks the availability of equipment and allocates it according to booking rules.

◆ Appointment Waiting List and Real-time Notification

  • Support the waitlist software. If you’ve signed up for the waitlist, you’ll automatically receive a notification if the booked equipment is not in use.
  • Optimize scheduling efficiency and improve the rate of equipment utilization.

◆ Data Analytics in Appointment Scheduling

  • Record and analyze data to assist managers in understanding equipment utilization and further coming up with purchasing and maintenance plans.

◆ Activation Rate Analysis

  • Provide equipment utilization efficiency analysis.
Environmental and Equipment Monitoring

Improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and ensure the stability of equipment and environmental conditions.

◆ Electricity Monitoring

  • Real-time electricity monitoring: Monitor and track individual and overall equipment electricity usage.
  • Analysis of electricity consumption: Analyze electric power consumption data; examine a project’s power usage condition.
  • Remote monitoring and alerts: Remote monitoring of chambers and provide you with real-time alerts.
  • Real-time dashboard: Display the current status of equipment in use. Details of the status include names of users, electricity consumption, and more. 

◆ Temperature, Humidity and Air Quality Monitoring

  • Support 24/7 monitoring of temperature, humidity, and air quality.
  • Send the notifications if the data is abnormal.
  • Generate reports of collected data.
  • Suitable for the needs of cold chain logistics and preservation of pharmaceutical products.
Project Management

Improve project execution efficiency and customer management.

◆ Project Planning and Monitoring:

  • SLIMS helps develop a strategic plan for projects, including personnel, goals, schedule, and resource allocation.
  • Monitor project process in real-time and make adjustments based on actual conditions
  • Measure project management performance by reviewing the collected data 

◆ File Sharing and Management:

  • File upload and sharing
  • Manage file access permissions
  • Document version control and update to improve file management

◆ Report Approval and Management:

  • Digitized test data and reports allow customers to facilitate management and analysis more effectively
  • Support the digital approval process; replace traditional paper-based approval systems

◆ Project Cost Management:

  • Details of manpower, consumables, and electrical power used are recorded for cost-benefit analysis.
  • Through cost-benefit analysis, resources can be allocated more effectively.
Customer Management

Collecting, analyzing, and managing customer data helps companies identify the best growth opportunities and provide personalized services.

◆ Customer Data Management

  • Collect, securely store, and manage a database of customer information, including contact information and historical transactions. This helps companies easily access and update customer information.

◆  Opportunity Management

  • Recognize and nurture all sorts of potential avenues for growth, from the initial process of negotiation to the final transaction.

◆ Customer Activity Management (visits/meetings/records)

  • Track and manage customer communications with sales activities such as visits, meetings, and calls. This helps facilitate follow-up and create personalized customer service.
Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard

Displaying real-time key data and indicators on dashboards helps project team members quickly identify problems, adjust strategies, and improve decision making. 

◆ Statistics

  • Display key data in statistics to help managers make decisions, allocate resources, and effectively track project progress.

◆ Real-time Status Monitoring

  • Enable real-time monitoring and display key information about your company and customers.
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Six Key Advantages

Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs

◆ Improve Equipment Utilization

  • SLIMS effectively manages booking and reduces equipment idle time.

◆ Unmanned Equipment Management

  • Users borrow and return equipment on their own through RFID, making equipment management more efficient and significantly reducing the staff workload.

◆ Reduce Energy Waste

  • By overseeing energy consumption through real-time monitoring, users can develop energy-saving strategies to reduce energy costs.
Accurate Data Collection and Analysis

◆ Data Management and Analysis

  • Systematically collect and analyze multi-dimensional laboratory data, such as equipment usage, energy consumption, and labor efficiency.
  • Detailed data helps develop scientific management strategies.

◆ Digital Dashboard

  • A digital dashboard intuitively displays the status of the lab operation, including equipment usage, energy consumption, and labor efficiency, helping managers identify problems in a timely manner and improve decision-making.

◆ Predictive Maintenance

  • Businesses can schedule predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and ensure continuous operation in labs.
Improve Project Management

◆ Project Management

  • Support project scheduling and management to ensure that testing is carried out as planned.

◆ CRM and Document Management

  • Assist businesses in digitizing reports.
  • Support digital approval processes; simplify paper-based processes.
  • Store, organize, and track your documents, such as SOP and spec files.
Meet Industry Compliance and Standards

◆ Compliance

  • Help businesses achieve successful process standardization.
  • Assist laboratory managers with ISO, TAF, and other industry standards.
  • Improve transparency, and reduce the risk of violations.
High Scalability and Integration

◆ Scalability

  • Modular design: Support gradual expansion of functions to meet different needs. Basic modules can be implemented and expanded (equipment management, power monitoring, etc).
  • Flexible architecture: Easily expand the software systems for a larger user group and data processing needs. 
  • Cloud deployment: Manage resources dynamically and support remote access and collaboration.

◆ Integration

  • ERP Integration: Achieve consistency in operations and fluent sales processes by connecting your ERP software with SLIMS.
  • Third-party integration: Support API integration with other system software to facilitate connection with external systems, analysis tools, or custom apps.
Enhance Corporate Image and Competitiveness

◆ Innovative Corporate Image

  • Help position your company better in the eyes of your audience and the market.
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◆ ESG

  • Through energy management and carbon footprint tracking, companies can fully track carbon emissions, come up with carbon reduction strategies, and show a positive attitude towards environmental protection.
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