A webinar sponsored by Astrix  and Bluecrux

Date:  December 3rd

Time:  11AM EST

Duration: 30 minutes Q&A included

Presented by:

• James ward-  Senior Account Manager for Binocs, Bluecrux
• Ari Soto, Advisory – Program Mgt/OCM Project Manager, Astrix

Webinar Abstract:

Your LIMS tracks samples, tests, and results. But how do you turn that information into a workable plan for your lab?

Join Astrix and Bluecrux to explore how an AI-enabled scheduling engine connects to your LIMS, using its data alongside information about people, skills, and instruments to plan upcoming work. See how connected planning helps labs identify capacity constraints earlier, evaluate different scenarios, and adjust schedules when priorities change.

Learn how data flows between LIMS and scheduling, where each system takes the lead, and how to keep ownership clear. Gain practical lessons from integration projects, including how to approach master data and phase the rollout.

What You’ll Learn

• The speakers will explain the data flows between LIMS and scheduling, where each system takes the lead, and how to keep ownership clear.
• They’ll also share practical lessons from integration projects, including how to approach master data and phase the rollout.
• What a LIMS does well, and where it stops: why a system built to record and track samples, tests, and results is not designed to plan the work ahead.
• Why scheduling inside a LIMS falls short: how custom modules, Excel exports, and whiteboards struggle with capacity constraints, what-if scenarios, and day-to-day disruptions.
• What a dedicated scheduling tool adds: optimized plans, capacity visibility weeks or months ahead, and fast replanning, illustrated with examples from leading pharma labs.
• How planning and LIMS work together: what data flows in each direction, typical integration setups, and how to maintain a single source of truth without duplicating work.
• Pitfalls to avoid on integration projects: lessons learned on master data, ownership, and phasing.

About Astrix

Astrix is the global leader in delivering innovative strategies and solutions to the life sciences industry. Powered by world-class people, proven processes, and advanced technology, Astrix partners with clients to drive measurable improvements in business performance, scientific advancement, and clinical outcomes, ultimately driving towards a goal of improving quality of life. Founded by scientists to address the industry’s most complex challenges, Astrix provides a growing portfolio of strategic and technical services that deliver immediate impact while enabling long-term digital transformation. Our deep expertise spans strategic planning, data strategy, AI/ML readiness and technologies, lab informatics, and modern clinical operations and eClinical platforms so we can successfully deliver solutions that have high impact and drive better outcomes for everyone.

About Bluecrux

Bluecrux builds tomorrow’s value chains for a better future. A provider of process, AI and technology solutions in planning, operations, and transformation, Bluecrux is the company behind Binocs, a SaaS solution for scheduling and planning in pharmaceutical QC, QA, R&D, and cell and gene therapy labs. Binocs combines AI-enabled scheduling, scenario-based capacity planning, actionable analytics, and end-to-end visibility, helping lab teams build confidence in their workplans and improve productivity. It is used by more than 1,000 teams worldwide, including many of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.