myLIMS and SAP Integration - A Competitive Advantage Guarantee

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Communication between quality control and other areas of the industry is still done through records in spreadsheets, and, in some cases, by phone, which impairs efficiency in laboratories. To ensure complete and agile quality management, it is essential to have two essential systems: LIMS and ERP.  

In this article, we will explore how the combination of Confience myLIMS and SAP ERP complement each other, offering a number of benefits and comprehensive quality process control in a 360° approach.  

Getting to know Confience myLIMS

myLIMS is a specialized tool that meets the specific needs of laboratories. It plays a crucial role from requesting and tracking samples to generating reports and analyzing results. By doing so, myLIMS contributes to increasing productivity and reducing errors by automating processes and minimizing human error. In addition, it plays an important role in ensuring the regulatory compliance of laboratories.  

Learn More:  What is a LIMS?  

The Advantages of SAP Integration

An ERP is able to cover a wide range of functionalities related to strategic management, providing contextual information relevant to myLIMS. This information allows agility and elimination of duplicate registration steps.  

The integration between SAP and myLIMS takes place through an API, creating a continuous flow of requests and responses. This integration enables the pre-definition of automated tasks, which can be performed without human intervention in the supply of the necessary data.  

Here are some examples of integrations that generate significant productivity gains for labs:  

• Integration with Production Order: With the integration between the Production Order in SAP and myLIMS, the production process is initiated with the creation of the order in SAP. This integration allows the laboratory to manage the required sample testing and analysis activities during the production process. Thus, it is possible to ensure that the samples are properly tested and analyzed, according to the specific quality requirements, contributing to the excellence of the final product. The integration between SAP and myLIMS simplifies the flow of information between departments, reducing errors and delays, resulting in more efficient production.  
  

• Integration with raw material and finished product batches: Integrations with raw material and finished product batches improve traceability by providing detailed information about origin and date of manufacture. In addition, these integrations manage the batch approval and release process based on pre-defined quality criteria.  

After approval in myLIMS, the release information can be transferred to SAP, automatically updating the records. This allows the use of approved batches in production processes. In addition, the integration between myLIMS and SAP makes it possible to send notifications and alerts in case of quality deviations, allowing quick actions in the system, such as blocking batches, for example. This efficient synchronization between systems ensures comprehensive quality control and an agile response to any identified issues.  

• Reagent and Consumable Control Integrations: With Reagent and Consumable Control Integrations, you can report your lab consumables and reagent usage to SAP. This allows for integrated inventory management, including replenishment, expiration control, and general inventory. In this way, it is possible to ensure a more efficient control of laboratory resources, optimizing inventory management and avoiding problems such as lack of essential supplies.  
  

• Product Shipping Integrations: With the integration between SAP and myLIMS for product shipping, you can verify the compliance of the items to be shipped based on the quality specifications and customer requirements. This includes assessing the need for additional tests, such as expiration date, storage conditions, and microbiological control. In addition, this interface offers benefits such as shipment approval, the generation of shipping documents, such as invoices, and the recording of associated invoicing, optimizing the entire process.  

Conclusion

The gains from integrations go beyond traceability, supporting quality and industrial management to make important decisions in real time, and promoting a competitive advantage directly from operators' daily working interfaces.  

Would you like to know how myLIMS can drive digital transformation in your lab? Contact us today!

Learn More:  The Role of LIMS in Driving Digital Transformation