Case Study of Inventory Management for Biology Laboratory Materials using ERP System
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26418/jp.v9i3.68803Keywords:
Inventory Management, Biology Laboratory, ERP System, Material TrackingAbstract
Efficient inventory management is essential for biology laboratories to ensure the availability of materials for research and experiments. This case study explores the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for inventory management in a biology laboratory. The objective is to enhance inventory control, streamline processes, and improve overall efficiency. The ERP system was implemented to address inventory management challenges and improve the accuracy and transparency of material tracking. The study assessed the impact of the ERP system on inventory control, procurement processes, and decision-making related to material planning. The findings of the case study demonstrate the benefits of implementing an ERP system for inventory management in a biology laboratory. The system provided real-time visibility of stock levels, enabling efficient tracking and monitoring of laboratory materials. It also automated procurement processes, reducing manual errors and streamlining the procurement cycle. The ERP system facilitated informed decision-making through data analytics, aiding in material planning and resource allocation. The successful implementation of the ERP system in the biology laboratory serves as a model for other similar laboratories seeking to enhance their inventory management practices. The case study emphasizes the significance of leveraging technology, such as ERP systems, to optimize inventory control and improve operational efficiency. The benefits include improved accuracy, reduced wastage, and increased productivity. This case study contributes to the existing knowledge on inventory management for biology laboratory materials and provides practical insights for organizations considering the implementation of an ERP system.
References
D. Sun, L. Wu, dan G. Fan, “Laboratory information management system for biosafety laboratory: Safety and efficiency,†J. Biosaf. Biosecurity, vol. 3, no. 1, hal. 28–34, Jun 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.jobb.2021.03.001.
K. Shafi et al., “Measuring performance through enterprise resource planning system implementation,†IEEE Access, vol. 7, 2019, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2018.2884900.
A. Tarhini, H. Ammar, T. Tarhini, dan R. Masa’deh, “Analysis of the Critical Success Factors for Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation from Stakeholders’ Perspective: A Systematic Review,†Int. Bus. Res., vol. 8, no. 4, 2015, doi: 10.5539/ibr.v8n4p25.
A. S. Marsudi dan R. Pambudi, “The Effect of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) on Performance with Information Technology Capability as Moderating Variable,†J. Econ. Business, Account. Ventur., vol. 24, no. 1, 2021, doi: 10.14414/jebav.v24i1.2066.
D. S. Teotia, S. Panwar, dan H. Sirohi, “Use and Implementation of an ERP to Enhance Security,†SSRN Electron. J., 2021, doi: 10.2139/ssrn.3740409.
Wouroud I Elfarmawi, “Challenges Affecting the Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System: An Analysis,†J. Syst. Integr., vol. 10, no. 3, 2019.
S. K. Mukti dan A. M. Rawani, “ERP system implementation issues and challenges in developing nations,†ARPN J. Eng. Appl. Sci., vol. 11, no. 12, 2016.
R. Shkurti dan E. Manoku, “Factors of success in implementation of enterprise resource planning systems,†WSEAS Trans. Bus. Econ., vol. 18, 2021, doi: 10.37394/23207.2021.18.102.
P. Ekman, P. Thilenius, dan T. Windahl, “Extending the ERP system: Considering the business relationship portfolio,†Bus. Process Manag. J., vol. 20, no. 3, 2014, doi: 10.1108/BPMJ-08-2012-0085.
U. Jayawickrama, S. Liu, M. Hudson Smith, P. Akhtar, dan M. Al Bashir, “Knowledge retention in ERP implementations: the context of UK SMEs,†Prod. Plan. Control, vol. 30, no. 10–12, 2019, doi: 10.1080/09537287.2019.1582107.
B. Chung, M. J. Skibniewski, dan Y. H. Kwak, “Developing ERP Systems Success Model for the Construction Industry,†J. Constr. Eng. Manag., vol. 135, no. 3, 2009, doi: 10.1061/(asce)0733-9364(2009)135:3(207).
K. Hornung dan M. Hornung, “Erp systems in croatian enterprises,†Teh. Vjesn., vol. 27, no. 4, 2020, doi: 10.17559/TV-20181122183358.
L. Anaya dan F. Qutaishat, “ERP systems drive businesses towards growth and sustainability,†in Procedia Computer Science, 2022, vol. 204, doi: 10.1016/j.procs.2022.08.103.
A. Kanellou dan C. Spathis, “Accounting benefits and satisfaction in an ERP environment,†Int. J. Account. Inf. Syst., vol. 14, no. 3, 2013, doi: 10.1016/j.accinf.2012.12.002.
E. Yassien, R. Masa’deh, M. Mufleh, A. Alrowwad, dan R. Masa’deh, “The Impact of ERP System’s Usability on Enterprise Resource Planning Project Implementation Success via the Mediating Role of User Satisfaction,†J. Manag. Res., vol. 9, no. 3, 2017, doi: 10.5296/jmr.v9i3.11186.
M. Hajghasem, A. R. Abtahi, K. Khalili-Damghani, dan R. Yousefi-Zenouz, “A Definition of the Level of Automation Considering ERP Systems and New Technologies to Confront the Spread of COVID-19 in Medical Centers,†J. Clin. Res. Paramed. Sci., vol. 11, no. 1, 2022, doi: 10.5812/jcrps-128005.
V. V. S. K. Y. Praneetha dan S. K. Anu Choudhary, “Front Accounting: An ERP for Small and Medium Agri Enterprises,†Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci., vol. 9, no. 3, 2020, doi: 10.20546/ijcmas.2020.903.377.
A. Calabria, G. Spinozzi, F. Benedicenti, E. Tenderini, dan E. Montini, “adLIMS: A customized open source software that allows bridging clinical and basic molecular research studies,†BMC Bioinformatics, vol. 16, 2015, doi: 10.1186/1471-2105-16-S9-S5.
S. M. Grimes dan H. P. Ji, “MendeLIMS: A web-based laboratory information management system for clinical genome sequencing,†BMC Bioinformatics, vol. 15, no. 1, 2014, doi: 10.1186/1471-2105-15-290.
R. E. Indrajit dan R. Djokopranoto, “Manajemen Persediaan,†Jakarta PT Gramedia Widiasarana Indones., 2003.
D. Plinere dan A. Borisov, “Case Study on Inventory Management Improvement,†Inf. Technol. Manag. Sci., vol. 18, Des 2015, doi: 10.1515/itms-2015-0014.
I. McCue, “What Is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)?†https://www.netsuite.com/portal/resource/articles/erp/what-is-erp.shtml (diakses Jun 29, 2023).
SAP, “What is ERP?†https://www.sap.com/products/erp/what-is-erp.html (diakses Jun 29, 2023).
Oracle, “Definition of enterprise resource planning (ERP).†https://www.oracle.com/id/erp/what-is-erp/ (diakses Jun 29, 2023).
Microsoft Dinamic 365, “What is ERP?†https://dynamics.microsoft.com/en-us/erp/what-is-erp/ (diakses Jun 29, 2023).
N. V Sabnis, P. M. Sagare, A. S. Khan, dan R. Khan, “Case Study of Inventory Management using ERP system,†2022. [Daring]. Tersedia pada: www.ijres.org.
A. Grand, E. Geda, A. Mignone, A. Bertotti, dan A. Fiori, “One tool to find them all: A case of data integration and querying in a distributed LIMS platform,†Database, vol. 2019, 2019, doi: 10.1093/database/baz004.
G. A. Gibbon, “A brief history of LIMS,†Lab. Autom. Inf. Manag., vol. 32, no. 1, hal. 1–5, Mei 1996, doi: 10.1016/1381-141X(95)00024-K.
T. Craig et al., “Leaf LIMS: A Flexible Laboratory Information Management System with a Synthetic Biology Focus,†ACS Synth. Biol., vol. 6, no. 12, hal. 2273–2280, Des 2017, doi: 10.1021/acssynbio.7b00212.
P. Palla, G. Frau, L. Vargiu, dan P. Rodriguez-Tomé, “QTreds: a flexible LIMS for omics laboratories,†EMBnet.journal, vol. 18, no. B, 2012, doi: 10.14806/ej.18.b.544.
C. Barillari, D. S. Ottoz, J. M. Fuentes-Serna, C. Ramakrishnan, B. Rinn, dan F. Rudolf, “openBIS ELN-LIMS: an open-source database for academic laboratories,†Bioinformatics, vol. 32, hal. 638, 2016.
