Laboratory Information and Management System (LIMS) with SAP
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Integrated LIMS with SAP (QM)
In regulated industries such as pharma, medical technology, biotechnology, chemicals and food, a LIMS is no longer an isolated laboratory system today, but a central component of an integrated electronic quality management system (eQMS).
A LIMS with SAP enables laboratory processes to be mapped directly in the SAP ERP – without separate isolated solutions, redundant data management or complex interfaces. This creates transparent release processes, higher data integrity and significantly reduced validation and operating effort.
Based on QM with SAP, an integrated platform is created that connects laboratory, quality, production and supply chain – compliant, scalable and future-proof in the SAP standard.
DHC accompanies you from strategy through implementation and validation to stable operation of a LIMS with SAP.
Challenges in Laboratory Management
Non-integrated LIMS Systems
External LIMS create data silos, complex interfaces and high validation effort.
Manual Processes & Media Discontinuities
Separate systems extend throughput times and increase error and audit risks.
High Regulatory Requirements
ISO 17025, GxP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 require validated, audit-ready systems.
QM with SAP as an Integrated LIMS
QM with SAP can be used as a fully integrated Laboratory Information and Management System (LIMS) and supports the digital management of laboratory processes – from sample management through analytics to documentation.
Through direct integration into SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA, laboratory processes are seamlessly connected with areas such as materials management, production and sales. This creates a consistent data basis without system breaks and end-to-end traceability of inspection data.
SAP also enables central management of inspection plans, automatic generation of inspection lots and digital capture of inspection results. This standardizes laboratory processes, reduces error sources and improves data quality.
At the same time, SAP supports regulatory requirements such as GxP, ISO 17025 or FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and ensures complete documentation and audit security. Modern technologies such as IoT integration, analytics and cloud applications make SAP a future-proof platform for the digital transformation of laboratories.
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DHC Consulting Services
Strategy & Target Vision
We create the well-founded decision basis for your integrated LIMS:
- Business case & economic analysis
- Scoping & use case definition for laboratory processes
- Proof of concept for critical requirements
- Integration into eQMS and S/4HANA roadmap
- Assessment of regulatory framework conditions (GxP, FDA, ISO 17025)
Implementation
We implement and validate your LIMS holistically in the SAP system:
- Functional concept & process design for laboratory workflows
- SAP QM customizing & integration with production and supply chain
- Equipment connection, workflows & automation
- Risk-based validation
- Audit trail & data integrity concept
- Support for audits and inspections
Services & Support
Even after go-live, we ensure stable and regulatory-compliant operations:
- Second- & Third-Level Support
- Managed QM Application Services & Validation Services
- Support for changes & release updates
- Periodic review & lifecycle management
Why DHC – Your Specialist for LIMS with SAP
Considering the entire value chain in design, implementation and subsequent services is an important success criterion. Therefore, we put processes in the foreground and analyze LIMS requirements in a process-oriented manner.
Due to the large number of projects, we today have best practice models for quality control and assurance, which gives our customers confidence during implementation.
To optimally leverage the advantages of integrating the LIMS into the SAP ERP system, we also consider the different roles in quality control and quality assurance and develop practice-oriented KPI systems and dashboards based on SAP data.
When implementing your LIMS system, we strictly observe regulatory requirements and combine project and validation approaches.
Are you planning an integrated LIMS with SAP?
Trust through Experience
We are the specialist for all QM, QA and QC solutions based on SAP ERP.
| “KRAIBURG TPE is a global competence leader for thermoplastic elastomer compounds, and effective, system-driven quality management enjoys the highest priority in our company. With DHC, we had a very experienced consulting team at our side for our project ‘Test Equipment Monitoring with SAP’. This project was completed successfully ahead of schedule and, thanks to the excellent training and documentation, could be gradually rolled out independently at all our production sites worldwide.” |
“We were very satisfied with DHC’s support. As a validation and compliance partner, DHC works very competently, reliably and flexibly. Great support is offered in every situation.”
Frequently Asked Questions about LIMS with SAP
When is SAP as a LIMS strategically beneficial – and when not?
SAP as LIMS is particularly useful when SAP is already the leading ERP system and laboratory processes are closely integrated with batch management, production, procurement and release processes. The approach is less suitable when highly specialized laboratory functions with very specific scientific requirements are in focus that go far beyond standard QM processes.
What laboratory and quality processes does a LIMS with SAP support?
- Quality and inspection planning
- Sample management and sample logistics
- Inspection processing including measurement data acquisition
- Deviation management and CAPA
- Stability testing and trend analyses
- Certificate creation (CoA)
- Supplier release and incoming goods inspection
- Quality cost analysis
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
How does an integrated LIMS affect validation effort?
An integrated LIMS in the SAP system reduces interfaces, system breaks and redundant data management. This lowers validation scope, change effort and long-term operating costs compared to separate LIMS solutions with ERP connection.
How is the transition from an existing LIMS to SAP implemented in a structured manner?
The transition typically follows three steps: analysis of existing laboratory processes and interfaces, definition of a target architecture in SAP S/4HANA, and risk-based migration of master data, inspection plans and historical test results. A clearly defined cutover and validation concept is crucial.
How is data integrity ensured in integrated laboratory processes?
Through role-based permissions, audit trails, electronic signatures and defined approval workflows. Additionally, periodic reviews, monitoring concepts and a structured data governance strategy are required.
Are you planning an integrated LIMS with SAP?