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How to Buy a LIMS
www.autoscribeinformatics.com page 1 How to Buy a LIMS The Definitive Guide Arm yourself with the right questions to ask and avoid common pitfalls when buying a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). White Paperwww.autoscribeinformatics.com page 2 Contents Page 1. Introduction 3 2. Why Do We Need A LIMS? 4 3. Setting Out Your Requirements 7 4. Consultants And Specifications 10 5. Finding The Right Supplier 11 6. Classes of Software 15 7. Reasons Why LIMS Projects Fail 16 8. Customer References And User Groups 18 9. Support And Maintenance 19 10. The Hardware 22 11. Checking Up On The Supplier 22 12. Place The Order 23 13. The Implementation Process 24 Overview When selecting and buying a LIMS you will need to cons