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Empower Your Lab: Curated Insights for Efficient Operations

Written by ZAGENO | November 19, 2024

We live and breathe lab operations efficiency. As the leading AI-driven lab supply marketplace, ZAGENO’s mission is to empower labs to accelerate research and order with ease (it’s literally our tagline). That’s why we’re proud to be a hosting partner of the 7th Annual Lab Asset and Facility Management (LAFM) in Pharma Summit. This year’s theme, “Integrating Efficient Operations to Empower Scientists,” is right up our alley. With that in mind, we’ve curated a collection of ZAGENO’s most impactful lab ops resources. Whether you’re attending in person or joining us in spirit, check out our practical solutions, insights from leading experts, and forward-thinking strategies to streamline lab operations.

Lab procurement strategies & tools: Top 10 resources for streamlining LabOps

Here’s a sampling of the resources available on the ZAGENO blog. We know you’re busy, so we’ve included a TL;DR summary of each. But whether it's during your evening commute or while waiting in the carpool line, we hope you’ll make time to explore!

  1. The Science Behind Smarter Spending: Data-Driven Lab Procurement Strategies
    Want to cut costs, streamline inventory, and reduce waste in your lab? Learn how labs can use data to make smarter purchasing decisions, set measurable goals, and automate tedious processes. The result? More time for science, less stress over supplies, and a future-ready lab. 

  2. Improving Lab Sustainability Through Better Procurement and LabOps
    We teamed up with a lab sustainability expert to explore how labs can go green without losing efficiency. Available as a webinar, eBook, and blog posts, it’s packed with insights on My Green Lab Certification, ACT Ecolabels, success stories, and practical tips for eco-friendly lab ops!

  3. Lab Supply Purchasing: Everything You Need to Know
    Ordering lab supplies is no one’s favorite activity, but it doesn’t have to be that way. This guide breaks down key steps for streamlined ordering. With tips for optimizing workflows and improving supplier relationships, it’s your go-to resource for hassle-free lab procurement.

  4. How to Maximize Lab Output: Efficiency Hacks from a Facilities Management and Lab Ops Expert
    Discover tips from Michael Nichols, a facilities expert who’s been there, done that. Learn strategies for labs of all sizes, from scalable procurement to efficient asset management. It’s your roadmap to doing more with less. Available as an eBook, blog posts, and also bite-sized LinkedIn videos

  5. Supplier Onboarding: How Labs can Offload the Supplier Addition Process
    Adding new suppliers can take weeks and cost thousands, but it doesn’t have to. Learn how to get new suppliers onboarded in just 24 hours and save your lab time and money. It’s a smarter way to keep things moving and focus on what really matters—research.

  6. The Secret to Fully Unlock Digital Procurement for R&D
    P2P automation often hits a roadblock, especially when up against R&D’s unique needs. Pairing platforms with a lab supply marketplace like ZAGENO can jumpstart ordering automation and take it all the way.  

  7. Top 6 Tools for Lab Managers to Enhance Operations in 2024
    Lab productivity tools abound, but which are the best ones for you? Check our list of top inventory software (LIMS), electronic notebooks (ELNs), research platforms, and resources to help you streamline operations. 

  8. Future-Proof Your Lab: 10 Tech Tips To Scale Your LabOps
    How did a leading biotech build a scalable tech stack for their growing lab? ZAGENO sat down with them to discuss the challenges of homegrown solutions, strategies for streamlining purchasing, and tips for selecting the right software tools at the right time. Available as a webinar, eBook, and blog posts

  9. 10 Pitfalls to Avoid When Moving Labs
    Planning a lab move or stuck in the middle of one? Foorman Facilities Advising and ZAGENO are here with a wealth of tips and tools to ensure a smooth transition. Check out common pitfalls, money-saving tips, and the key role of a streamlined procurement process. Plus, real-life tales from those who’ve been there! Available as a webinar, eBook, and blog posts.

  10. Case Studies: Lab Procurement Transformation with ZAGENO
    Discover how a biotech saved $326K with self-service ordering, how a large pharma cut ordering time by 50% in two weeks, and an incubator scaled up and saved $1.3M in lab costs. No matter your lab’s size or stage, ZAGENO can help you quickly boost operational efficiency.  

Ready to take your lab operations to the next level? ZAGENO is your one-stop shop to make life in the lab easier and more efficient. With over 40 million product SKUs available from more than 5,300 leading brands, we make online shopping for any research material convenient, efficient, and reliable.

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