Benchmarking laboratory operations
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1Quality Laboratory Consultants, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA. Sheatherly@cs.com
Abstract
Objective:
Explain why benchmarking is a valued management tool and what ratios or percentages are most useful in benchmarking laboratory operations. Review the major benchmarking subscription products currently available to laboratory managers in the United States.
Data Sources:
Current literature and Internet sites.
Conclusions:
The process of comparing laboratory operations over time with peer groups using statistical tools and benchmarking can provide valuable insights into areas of operation that need improvement.
