Lot tracking
Each lot is identified and linked to the tests performed.
From supplier to test
Inventory and procurement: from supplier to test, one chain.
The module covers the whole chain, from reagent need to consumption: suppliers, orders, receiving, stock and tests. Fewer stock-outs and expired reagents, controlled cost per test and full traceability from supplier to test for accreditation.
Reagent Inventory & Procurement
Benefits for the laboratory
Expiry under control
Expiry dates are tracked to avoid using or wasting a reagent.
Reorder thresholds
A threshold per reagent signals when to order.
Consumption per test
Consumption is linked to tests, to better forecast and justify needs.
- NeedReorder threshold reached
- OrderPurchase order to the chosen supplier
- ReceivingQuantities and lots checked
- StockUpdated automatically
- TestConsumption linked to the lot
Procurement
Reagent purchasing, in the same module as stock.
One system for stock and purchasing, with no parallel spreadsheet. You choose suppliers on real data rather than habit.
- Supplier record with history
- Negotiated purchase prices and how they change over time
- Actual delivery times
- Purchase orders
- Tracking of open orders
- Receiving with checks on quantities and lots received
- Automatic stock update on receipt
What the laboratory gains
- Fewer stock-outs and expired reagents
- Reagent cost per test under control
- Suppliers compared on price and actual lead time
- Traceability file ready for audits
- One system for stock and purchasing
Your concerns, answered
Are we still managing orders in a spreadsheet?
No. Purchase orders, open-order tracking and receiving all happen in the same module as stock. On receipt, stock updates automatically.
Do we know which supplier delivers fastest?
Yes. Actual delivery times are recorded for each supplier, alongside purchase price history: you compare on real data.
Can we prove where a lot came from during an audit?
Yes. Traceability runs from supplier to test: lot received, quantities checked on receipt, tests performed with that lot.
Frequently asked questions
Can a LIS track reagent expiry dates?
Yes. The Silabmed Reagent Inventory & Procurement module tracks each lot and its expiry date.
How do we know when to reorder a reagent?
A reorder threshold is set for each reagent; the module flags when stock reaches it.
Can we see reagent consumption per test?
Yes. Consumption is linked to the tests performed in the LIS.
Can laboratory software manage reagent orders with suppliers?
Yes. The Silabmed inventory and procurement module manages supplier records, purchase orders, open-order tracking and receiving, with automatic stock updates.
How can we compare reagent suppliers on price and delivery time?
Silabmed keeps, for each supplier, the negotiated purchase prices and how they change, as well as actual delivery times. Supplier choice is based on this real data.
See this module in your context.
A tailored demonstration of about 45 minutes, led by our Montreal team.