Migrating from a Wet Lab to a DryLab: Insights and Strategies for Labs in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, and Holland
If you’re considering making the switch from a Wet Lab to a DryLab, you’re not alone. Labs across the UK, Sweden, Denmark, and Holland are facing the same challenge.
Once convinced of the benefits of Dry Labs, a decision needs to be made as to when to transition to the new system and whether you can continue to provide both Wet Lab and Dry Lab outputs during the transition period.
{One important issue is of managing customer expectations during the transition and avoiding mixed print types.}
There are two strategies for migrating to a DryLab: individual school breakpoints or a full-system transition. Both have pros and cons, so it’s important to weigh them carefully.
In this approach, both workflows operate until all schools are migrated.
This is a more incremental approach, but it requires more effort, ongoing extra costs, and there’s a possibility of mix-ups.
This approach offers a cleaner break, but it requires greater care in ensuring all elements of the production process work flawlessly.
Timing is also critical, as the transition should take place at the end of the academic year.
When making the switch to a DryLab, it’s important to highlight the benefits, which include:
Transitioning from wet labs to dry labs can be challenging, but the benefits are clear. By understanding the challenges, strategies, and benefits of making the switch, labs can navigate the process with greater confidence and success.
BlueFX can help you make that transition.
