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This newsletter has been produced since 2001 and has produced a number of articles on topics such as implementing dissolution, global implementation issues, interviewing resources, industry mergers, and other such topics. These articles, however, are not necessarily kept stocked with the latest issues of the Newsletter.

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Getting What You Want, Requires Knowing What You Want - June 2001
Before you begin your project, you must decide what is the focus of your project.

Do-It-Yourself Through Training - September 2001
When you have to do something yourself and you don't know where to start, training might be the answer.

Can't Find LIMS Resources? - December 2001
Many people seem to be having a difficult time finding resources. It's not just important to start off on the right foot, but to ask the right questions.

PAIN Is Good - (Just Not My Pain) - March 2002
Phase I of any LIMS project is “The Phase of Pain.” This article presents thoughts on splitting up the project and prioritizing work.

Missed Communications - June 2002
Most aspects of our work depend on communication between people. This is where we need to focus our project efforts.

Testing - How Much Is Enough? - September 2002
Undertesting might be bad, but overtesting is overtaxing. Finding a middle ground is the challenge.

Do It Yourself - More on the Subject - December 2002
An earlier article focused on doing things on your own with the help of training. This article continues on with other resources to help you do things yourself.

How to Get the Most Out of a Conference - March 2003
A large conference challenges your quest for information.

Pittcon 2003 (or "Attendance is Down!") - February 2004
Notes on the state of Pittcon.

Will Your Services Cost You More Than Your Software? - September 2003
Whether you buy your services from your software vendor or from a services company, you are likely trying to get the most from your services.

A New Year, A New Newsletter, A New You and Me - January 2004
Suggestions of reviewing your services from the past year and setting goals for the new year.

Pittcon - How to Get the Most Out of It - February 2004
Pittcon is big and there are strategies you can use to make sure you get as much out of it as possible.

Examples in Process Mapping - Getting Started - March 2004
Some examples of how to get started in process mapping.

Examples in Process Mapping - Getting Started (Pharm/Biotech Examples) - April 2004
More examples of how to get started in process mapping, with some specific pharm/biotech examples.

Finding the "Best" - May 2004
Everyone you talk to claims to be "Number 1 in LIMS." This article explains how that is possible.

The Most Important Question - June 2004
There are many important questions we need to ask during the course of our projects, but there is one that is more important than all the others.

Giving a Presentation - You Can Do It! - July 2004
Tips on giving presentations.

10 Tips on Interviewing Consultants - August 2004
This is a short list of suggestions to help prepare you for the next time you interview a consultant.

How We Overspend on Dissolution and UDU - September 2004
Although many software vendors provide dissolution and UDU (uniformity of dosage units) functionality, it remains an expensive group of methods to implement. This article explains some of the reasons why this is still the case.

Are Acquisitions and Mergers Good For Us? - October 2004
Every once in awhile, there is a big shakeup in the industry. This article discusses what it really means to the rest of us.

Three Reasons We Have Critical Misunderstandings in Our Projects - November 2004
There are many reasons we have critical misunderstandings on our projects. This article focuses on three specific reasons.

When Not to Replace Your Paper System - December 2004
It is not true that everyone that has a paper system can successfully transition to any type of automation.

Is a Global LIMS Feasible? - January 2005
This article discusses the feasbility of a global LIMS by defining what we mean by "Global LIMS."

How to Get the Most Out of a Conference - February 2005
A large conference challenges your quest for information. This article expands on an earlier one by the same title.

Where to Find People to Work on LIMS Projects - March 2005
You can't interview them until you find them.

Useful Reading Material - Part 1 - April 2005
This is a list of books and magazines that I have found useful. The list covers a variety of topics.

Useful Reading Material - Part 2 - May 2005
This is another list of books that I have found useful. This list covers a variety of topics and mentions a few of my favorite places to find these books.

Three Common Reporting Problems - June 2005
This article focuses on three insidious problems we tend to face when implementing reporting solutions.

Working On-Site Versus Off-Site - Part 1 - July 2005
Should you have your resources working on-site or off-site?

Working On-Site Versus Off-Site - Part 2 - August 2005
More on the topic of whether you should have your resources working on-site or off-site.

Your Recommended Reading Material - September 2005
This is an updated list of my favorite reading recommendations. The list covers a variety of topics.

Implementing Inventory Tracking - October 2005
If implementing inventory tracking sounds straightforward, you might not have considered all the issues.

Let's Throw Money at Our Problems to Solve Them! - November 2005
Too many projects think throwing money at problems will solve them. This article give thoughts on why that seldom works.

Writing an Article - You Can Do It! - December 2005
Tips on writing an article.

IT Versus the Users - January 2006
An "us against them" mentality is corrosive to your project success.

Importance of Attending Conferences In Person - February 2006
In our current virtual world, here are some thoughts on why you should bother to attend an "in person" conference.

Five Reasons Why Using an Experienced Consultant is Cost-Effective - March 2006
Cheaper isn't always better.

It's Not Just Technology - April 2006
If you're focusing only on technology, you're missing the point of your project.

A Sample is Not a Sample - May 2006
There are a number of vague terms in the LIMS world. This is a "sampling" of them.

June 2006 was a collection of the author's favorite newsletters from the past.

What You Should Know About Software Vendors vs. Service Providers - July 2006
Does it matter whether you get your LIMS implementation services from your LIMS software vendor or from some other service provider? This article considers that question.

Your Sales Rep Can't Be Your Best Friend and Other Selection Mistakes - August 2006
Use appropriate criteria when deciding what product or services brand to purchase.

How to Train Non-programmers to Program - Part 1 - September 2006
Sometimes, the people that need to write some of the programs aren't programmers. Getting them up-to-speed quickly requires a special approach.

How to Train Non-programmers to Program - Part 2 - October 2006
More about helping those that don't program to do so.

Eight Factors in Do-It-Yourself Projects - November 2006
If you're doing your own project rather than hiring outside help, here are some tips to get started.

Were You Lied-To or Did You Misunderstand? - December 2006
When people tell you the wrong thing sometimes it's a lie and sometimes it's a mistake.

"Best Practices" Has Lost its Meaning - January 2007
Anyone can say the words "best practices" but it means less every time we utter these words.

Five Ways to Misuse Metrics - Febuary 2007
Metrics can hurt a project as well as help it.

What to do When You Return From a Conference - March 2007
Conferences provides us so much information that it can be overwhelming. Here are some thoughts on how to manage the information.

LIMS: The Data Graveyard - April 2007
A LIMS can turn into an expensive data graveyard -- a place where data goes to die and is never seen again.

Three Issues for Supporting the End-User - May 2007
Many of us are not support people and the mindset needed for supporting the end-users is somewhat different than what we have regarding the overall implementation.

Caveat Emptor (Let the Buyer Beware) - June 2007
Be a good LIMS consumer and be cautious about the multitudes of people that would like to help you spend your budget.

The Basics of RFID - July 2007
For those of you considering RFID, here are just the basics you'll need to know.

Your LIMS Product Selection Tips - August 2007
This newsletter is full of experienced people with knowledge to share. This newsletter provides a list of product selection tips culled from the newsletter members, themselves.

LinkedIn© and LIMS: Part I - September 2007
LinkedIn® is an on-line business networking tool with some capability to help us in our effort to share expertise, and to look for people for our projects.

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