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If you're a potential buyer of a laboratory informatics solution, this LIMSpec is also useful to you. Perhaps you know a bit about your laboratory's workflow and a few of the regulations and standards that influence how that workflow is conducted, but you're not entirely informed. Reviewing the five broad categories of requirements may be necessary to help further inform you regarding what's vital in regards to what a laboratory informatics solution should be capable of. Additionally, you can then use these requirements as a base for your laboratory's own requirements list. Using the categories and their subdivisions, you can then add those requirements that are unique to your laboratory and industry that are not sufficiently covered by the LIMSpec requirements. As you review the various options available to you and narrow down your search, your own list of requirements can be used as both as a personal checklist and as a requirements list you hand over to the vendor you query.
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====Software vendor selection====
==Sandbox begins below==
That said, the requirements you hand off to the vendor should be discussed a bit more. Software vendor selection can at times be a tedious yet necessary process, one which requires careful planning and best practices. This topic has been written about by both software developers and end users alike, and their experiences should play a role in how you select a vendor. What follows is bullet-pointed advice as offered by some of those developers and end users.<ref name="PearceSoftware16">{{cite web |url=https://blog.montrium.com/blog/software-vendor-selection-defining-your-requirements |title=Software Vendor Selection: How to Define Your Requirements |work=Montrium Blog |author=Pearce, O. |publisher=Montrium, Inc |date=21 June 2016 |accessdate=27 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="PearceSoftware16-2">{{cite web |url=https://blog.montrium.com/blog/software-vendor-selection-finding-the-right-vendor |title=Software Vendor Selection: Finding the Right Vendor |work=Montrium Blog |author=Pearce, O. |publisher=Montrium, Inc |date=23 June 2016 |accessdate=27 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="PearceSoftware16-3">{{cite web |url=https://blog.montrium.com/blog/software-vendor-selection-conducting-demonstrations |title=Software Vendor Selection: The Pitfalls and Successes of Vendor Demos |work=Montrium Blog |author=Pearce, O. |publisher=Montrium, Inc |date=28 June 2016 |accessdate=27 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="PearceSoftware16-4">{{cite web |url=https://blog.montrium.com/blog/software-vendor-selection-requesting-proposals-quotes |title=Software Vendor Selection: Requesting Proposals & Quotes |work=Montrium Blog |author=Pearce, O. |publisher=Montrium, Inc |date=05 July 2016 |accessdate=27 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="PersaudBusiness16">{{cite web |url=https://www.selecthub.com/miscellaneous/technology-selection/business-requirements-gathering-enterprise-software-selection/ |title=Business Requirements Gathering for Enterprise Software Selection |author=Persaud, D. |work=SelectHub Blog |publisher=Abuyo, Inc |date=04 February 2016 |accessdate=27 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="LichtenbergerSix12">{{cite web |url=https://blog.itil.org/2012/07/six-steps-for-a-successful-vendor-selection/ |title=Six Steps for a Successful Vendor Selection |author=Lichtenberger, A. |work=ITIL.org |date=23 July 2012 |accessdate=27 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="PoonInsider15">{{cite web |url=https://www.genologics.com/blog/insiders-guide-to-lims-selection/ |title=Insider’s Guide to LIMS Selection |author=Poon, L. |work=Genologics Blog |publisher=GenoLogics Life Sciences Software Inc |date=29 May 2015 |accessdate=20 September 2019}}{{Dead link|date=April 2022}}</ref><ref name="BenchlingHowTo">{{cite web |url=https://benchling.com/static/docs/resources/eln-for-biology-rnd.pdf |title=How to Select an ELN for Biology R&D |publisher=Benchling, Inc |accessdate=27 April 2022}}</ref>
Material testing can focus on specific industries (e.g., automotive, construction, and pharmaceutical), products (e.g., car seats, asphalt, and medical devices), or raw materials (e.g., steel, gravel, and zirconia ceramic).


* Have a clear business case and build your business needs into your laboratory's requirements.
About chemical testing of raw materials https://a2la.org/accreditation/chemical-testing/
* Be mindful of how detailed you get with your own business-based requirements and what you initially hand off to a vendor. If you're too specific with too many requirements, you may have trouble finding a vendor that matches up. Start with the essentials that involve your laboratory's processes, regulations, integrations, reporting, service needs, etc. As this LIMSpec is foundation-based, you have a good starting point in that regard. You can always get more detailed with requirements as you narrow down vendors.
* As discussed briefly in the introduction, you'll need to prioritize your needs somewhere between "critical" and "nice to have." The LIMSpec's requirements are largely critical for most purposes and can be marked as such. The requirements you add will have to be prioritized more carefully.
* You'll also want to perform some informal third-party information gathering about the vendors. Are reviews of the vendors trustworthy? Have peers had any interactions and success with the vendor? Does the vendor have the ability to scale to meet your needs?
* Schedule demonstrations of programs that seem like strong initial candidates. Make sure there is a question and answer session afterwards, and perform a post-demo evaluation.
* A formal request for proposal (RFP) may or may not be necessary, depending on the level of information you acquire prior. However, formally requesting pricing and clarification of maintenance and additional service costs is useful. Just don't let price be the only thing that guides you.
* Consider some of the intangibles. Does the vendor genuinely seem interested in your business and its needs? Do they communicate well and promptly? Do they seem flexible and able to accommodate a few special case requirements?
* Be sure to consider future needs as you anticipate potential laboratory expansion.
* Don't be afraid to choose a consultant to help you with the vendor selection process.


==References==
Material testing domains:
{{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}
* Aerospace
**Adhesives
**Composites
**Fasteners
**Paints and primers
**Sealants
**Etc.
*Automotive
**Adhesives
**Coatings
**Foams
**Lighting and high-visibility solutions
**Plastics
**Seating
**Etc.
*Carbon
**Activated carbon
**Coal tar
**Etc.
*Coatings, linings, and sealants
**Ceramic coatings
**Metal coatings
**Pipe linings
**Thermal sprays
**Etc.
*Construction and engineering
**Asphalt
**Brick and tile
**Fasteners
**Fenestration and glazing products (i.e., windows, doors, glass)
**Geosynthetics
**Plumbing
**Soil
**Etc.
* Insulation, foam, and composites
**Fiberglass
**Flexible and laminate urethane foam composite
**Polyester resins
**Etc.
*Lubricants and thickeners
**Metallic stearates
**Powdered metal
**Pre-formed grease thickeners
**Etc.
* Medical devices
**Ceramics
**Metals
**Screws
**Etc.
*Metals
**Aluminum
**Castings
**Copper
**Rebar
**Steel
**Tubing
**Welds
**Zinc
**Etc.
* Packaging and labeling
**Cardboard
**Label adhesives
**Pharmaceutical packaging
**Sterile barrier materials
**Etc.
* Paints and oils
**Interior/Exterior paints
**Organic coatings
**Paint on parts
**Transformer oil
**Etc.
* Paper
**Cellulose paper tape
**Crepe paper and tubes
**Kraft paper
**Pressboard
**Etc.
*Polymers and plastics
**Biopolymers
**Condoms and gloves
**Payment cards
**O-rings
**[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751616121005105 Silicone-based biological tissue mimics]
**Thermoplastic resins
**Etc.
* Raw materials
**Food and beverage ingredients
**Elemental material
**Pharmaceutical ingredients
**Etc.
* Reference materials
**Cannabinoids
**Coals and cokes
**Elemental gasses
**Isotope reference material
**Organic analytical reference material
**Pesticides
**Etc.
*Rubbers
**Bump stops
**Gloves
**Neoprene
**Silicone
**Tires
**Etc.
*Electronics and energy devices
**Batteries
**Semiconductors
**Solar panels
**Transformers
**Etc.
*Textiles
**Carpet
**Drapery
**Non-woven fabrics
**Upholstery
**Etc.
*Wood
**Dowel
**Flooring
**Lumber
**Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
**Etc.
 
Test method developers:
* Aerospace Industries Association (AIA/NAS/NASM)
* American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
* American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
* American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
* American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC)
* American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
* American Petroleum Institute (API)
* American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
* American Welding Society (AWS)
* American Wood Protection Association (AWPA)
* AOAC International (Association of Official Agricultural Chemists; AOAC)
* ASTM International (ASTM)
* Automakers (Ford, GM, Honda, PACCAR, Peugeot, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, etc.)
* Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
* Chemical Fabrics & Film Association (CFFA)
* Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
* Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN)
* Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA/EIA)
* European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
* Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
* FM Approvals (FM)
* GE Aerospace (GE)
* Government and military (MIL, [https://fedspecs.gsa.gov/s/federal-standards Fed], Consumer Product Safety Commission, CSFA, EPA, FDA, MMM, NAVSEA, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, etc.)
* Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI)
* Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
* International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ([https://www.iaea.org/topics/material-analysis 1], [https://www.iaea.org/topics/other-non-destructive-testing 2], [https://www.iaea.org/topics/materials 3])
* International Code Council (ICC-ES)
* International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
* International Maritime Organization (IMO)
* International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
* International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
* IPC International (Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits; IPC)
* Japanese Standards Association (JAS/JIS)
* NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers; NACE)
* National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
* [https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/structures/manuals/scm/repository/SCM_4th_Edition_1-2018.pdf New York State Steel Construction Manual (NNSSCM/SCM)]
* NSF International (National Sanitation Foundation; NSF)
* Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC)
* Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA)
* Suppliers of Advanced Composite Materials Association (SACMA)
* SAE International (SAE/AMS/AS)
* TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry; TAPPI)
* Truss Plate Institute (TPI)
* UL Standards and Engagement (UL)
* United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP)

Latest revision as of 18:07, 20 September 2023

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Material testing can focus on specific industries (e.g., automotive, construction, and pharmaceutical), products (e.g., car seats, asphalt, and medical devices), or raw materials (e.g., steel, gravel, and zirconia ceramic).

About chemical testing of raw materials https://a2la.org/accreditation/chemical-testing/

Material testing domains:

  • Aerospace
    • Adhesives
    • Composites
    • Fasteners
    • Paints and primers
    • Sealants
    • Etc.
  • Automotive
    • Adhesives
    • Coatings
    • Foams
    • Lighting and high-visibility solutions
    • Plastics
    • Seating
    • Etc.
  • Carbon
    • Activated carbon
    • Coal tar
    • Etc.
  • Coatings, linings, and sealants
    • Ceramic coatings
    • Metal coatings
    • Pipe linings
    • Thermal sprays
    • Etc.
  • Construction and engineering
    • Asphalt
    • Brick and tile
    • Fasteners
    • Fenestration and glazing products (i.e., windows, doors, glass)
    • Geosynthetics
    • Plumbing
    • Soil
    • Etc.
  • Insulation, foam, and composites
    • Fiberglass
    • Flexible and laminate urethane foam composite
    • Polyester resins
    • Etc.
  • Lubricants and thickeners
    • Metallic stearates
    • Powdered metal
    • Pre-formed grease thickeners
    • Etc.
  • Medical devices
    • Ceramics
    • Metals
    • Screws
    • Etc.
  • Metals
    • Aluminum
    • Castings
    • Copper
    • Rebar
    • Steel
    • Tubing
    • Welds
    • Zinc
    • Etc.
  • Packaging and labeling
    • Cardboard
    • Label adhesives
    • Pharmaceutical packaging
    • Sterile barrier materials
    • Etc.
  • Paints and oils
    • Interior/Exterior paints
    • Organic coatings
    • Paint on parts
    • Transformer oil
    • Etc.
  • Paper
    • Cellulose paper tape
    • Crepe paper and tubes
    • Kraft paper
    • Pressboard
    • Etc.
  • Polymers and plastics
  • Raw materials
    • Food and beverage ingredients
    • Elemental material
    • Pharmaceutical ingredients
    • Etc.
  • Reference materials
    • Cannabinoids
    • Coals and cokes
    • Elemental gasses
    • Isotope reference material
    • Organic analytical reference material
    • Pesticides
    • Etc.
  • Rubbers
    • Bump stops
    • Gloves
    • Neoprene
    • Silicone
    • Tires
    • Etc.
  • Electronics and energy devices
    • Batteries
    • Semiconductors
    • Solar panels
    • Transformers
    • Etc.
  • Textiles
    • Carpet
    • Drapery
    • Non-woven fabrics
    • Upholstery
    • Etc.
  • Wood
    • Dowel
    • Flooring
    • Lumber
    • Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
    • Etc.

Test method developers:

  • Aerospace Industries Association (AIA/NAS/NASM)
  • American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
  • American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
  • American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
  • American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC)
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  • American Petroleum Institute (API)
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • American Welding Society (AWS)
  • American Wood Protection Association (AWPA)
  • AOAC International (Association of Official Agricultural Chemists; AOAC)
  • ASTM International (ASTM)
  • Automakers (Ford, GM, Honda, PACCAR, Peugeot, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, etc.)
  • Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
  • Chemical Fabrics & Film Association (CFFA)
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
  • Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN)
  • Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA/EIA)
  • European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
  • Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
  • FM Approvals (FM)
  • GE Aerospace (GE)
  • Government and military (MIL, Fed, Consumer Product Safety Commission, CSFA, EPA, FDA, MMM, NAVSEA, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, etc.)
  • Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (1, 2, 3)
  • International Code Council (ICC-ES)
  • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
  • International Maritime Organization (IMO)
  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
  • International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
  • IPC International (Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits; IPC)
  • Japanese Standards Association (JAS/JIS)
  • NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers; NACE)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • New York State Steel Construction Manual (NNSSCM/SCM)
  • NSF International (National Sanitation Foundation; NSF)
  • Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC)
  • Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA)
  • Suppliers of Advanced Composite Materials Association (SACMA)
  • SAE International (SAE/AMS/AS)
  • TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry; TAPPI)
  • Truss Plate Institute (TPI)
  • UL Standards and Engagement (UL)
  • United States Pharmacopeia Convention (USP)
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