The ultimate goal of “Big Data” is to provide timely insight that is used to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations. We live in a “data rich - information poor” world where access to data is not a problem but access to actionable information is. To overcome this, an organization must first Integrate its people, processes and systems, Analyze collected data using visualizations and other techniques to uncover insights or events and then Act on these key events; in real time.
Laboratories produce significant amount of data that is valuable to the broader organization. Frequently this data is locked in LIMS, instrument systems, SAP and other business systems making it difficult to use in a timely manner. This is especially true for Quality Testing labs where the focus is on rapid turnaround time and efficiency. Frequently questions are raised where laboratory centered data is needed to make critical decisions but is not available to the decision makers when it is needed and in a useful form.
This presentation will focus on the first two aspects of the ”Integrate, Analyze, Act” loop utilizing Tibco Spotfire. It will discuss and show how Spotfire is used to integrate data from multiple systems including data currently residing in LIMS system(s), SAP QM and other laboratory based systems. We will explore several real-world examples where Spotfire is used to visualize and analyze aggregated data facilitating informed decision making.
SAP is the trademark or registered trademark of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries.
James Adams ,
Senior Regional Marketing Specialist, QAQC for PerkinElmer, Informatics Division
James Adams is a Senior Regional Marketing Specialist within the Informatics division of PerkinElmer, supporting QA/QC and data visualization applications in North America. James received his MBA from Rivier University and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Michigan State University. James has a strong background in biopharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing with a focus on cGMP compliance and Quality Assurance supported by over 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining PerkinElmer in 2013, James served as a Senior Quality Manager focused on Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine products for a biopharmaceutical manufacturer in the Boston area.
- How to integrate data from disconnected systems easily while avoiding traditional data translation and migration
- How to make a "self service" information visualization and reporting environment
- How to enhance overall efficiency and productivity by providing immediate access to data across multiple systems
- See examples where valuable information was discovered while integrating and analyzing data locked in laboratory based systems
- CIO
- CTO
- Lab Managers
- Lab Directors
- IT personnel supporting SAP and/or laboratory informatics systems
