Process Modeling

Process Modeling addresses two main goals. The first is to configure LabSoft LIMS so users are immediately comfortable with the system since it uses terminology and relationships that they are familiar with. Secondly, it allows users to correlate data into information that contains specifics such as Lot #, Date and Batch # with data results, control actions taken, Assignable Cause and regression analysis.

Areas - Just one of the highly configurable aspects of LabSoft LIMS.

CSI divides your "process" into major logical parts called Areas. Areas are the first level of identification for your results. Areas are logical breaks in your process, and often physical breaks also. This definition probably already exists though you might not call them Areas (you may call them plants, units, etc.)

Areas often differ by what key they use. A key is a unique piece of information that groups and binds data together. In LabSoft LIMS, two levels of keys available are Primary Keys and Secondary Keys. Each LabSoft LIMS Area can have its own Primary Key and optional Secondary Key defined.

EXAMPLE AREAS

Raw Materials Process Plant 1 Finished QC

Area: Raw Materials Primary Key: Lot # Secondary Key: <None> Area: Process Plant I Primary Key: Sample Date/Time Area: Finished Primary Key: Lot Secondary Key: Load Area: QC Primary Key: Batch # Secondary Key: Sample #

Referring to the examples above only the users with configuration setup privileges (i.e. Lab or System Managers) will ever see the terms "Primary Key" and "Secondary Key".  All of the other users will see the terms they are already familiar with such as: Lot, Batch#, Sample Date/Time, etc.
The Area concept is one of the most powerful features of LabSoft LIMS and one that you won't find in any other LIMS system.