A new software application has been created by Quality Systems International (QSI) that enables laboratories to easily and efficiently manage their consumables stock control. The new WinLims stock control module allows a stock record to be created for each consumable item used during analysis. The stock record includes the supplier’s details, a description of the consumable item, opening stock figures, re-order levels, re-order amounts, shelf life and cost per item or amount. With each receipt of stock, the supplier’s batch details are recorded including the cost per item, date it was receipted, and the quantity for each specific shipment.
“Many types of laboratory analysis require consumables and there is nothing more frustrating that to run out of a particular item, which causes delays in the analysis workflow,” explained Clive Collier, QSI’s managing director. “With the WinLims stock control solution, the user can define the analysis method, select the consumables used and detail the amount of each consumable that is used to perform the analysis. So, when processing samples, any assigned methods that use consumables will trigger a reduction in each consumable’s stock level by the amount defined by the method. When re-order levels are hit the users are prompted to order new supplies.” The new stock control solution enables any consumables used to be associated with the analysis of a particular sample. The quality loop is completed by being able to show that the methods have been performed correctly and the consumables used were in specification and within their shelf life.
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