together, these will enable an accurate prediction of upfront costs, ROI, and the anticipated payback period. If full automation is not possible in a single hit
because upfront costs are too high, a phased automation programme may be the solution. Work with your automation partner to ensure that further integration and scalability are possible over time, or future costs may escalate.
Unrealistic delivery dates can undo the best of plans and thoroughly undermine staff morale. Make sure the timetable to completion involves realistic milestones for you, your team, and your automation supplier to keep the project on track. Ensure you understand the time it will take to build, install, and commission the new automation solution. This may involve a period of downtime so that the system can be implemented, which may affect your calculations further. Also, factor in the need for staff training and their adjustment to new systems and ways of working. Setting realistic timelines eliminates
unreasonable expectations throughout the supply chain and builds trust, both within your team and with other stakeholders, that the automation process is under control.
What you should look for in an automation partner may depend on several factors,
including your assets and expertise in aspects such as maintenance and IT systems. However, there are some basic criteria that can be applied when assessing potential automation partners. Check if they are willing to invest their time in assessing the current laboratory set-up in detail. Ask what help is available
with installation, implementation, and troubleshooting. Do they offer a maintenance package alongside the capital equipment deal and what is their policy on obsolescence and future systems compatibility? Also determine whether they offer post-installation support such as in-person training sessions or online ‘how-to’ video guides that will support your team and accelerate the transition to automated working.
The journey towards successful laboratory automation is multifaceted and requires careful planning, engagement and partnership, but it can harness the transformative power of automation to meet the growing demands of clinical diagnostic and analytical testing. The importance of a methodical approach to
automation, ensuring that the investment yields the desired improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety, ultimately leads to better commercial outcomes. As testing and sampling requirements
continue to evolve, those laboratories that embrace these principles are likely to be at the forefront of innovation, setting the standard for high-quality, scalable, and reproducible services that can grow and adapt to meet changing market demands.
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