Modeling samples processing in laboratory environments as scientific workflows

摘要

While workflow management appears to be an accepted technology in business applications and enterprises for enhancing their efficiency, its use in non business environments is still in its infancy. One such domain comprises scientific laboratories; the paper outlines how the workflow paradigm can fruitfully be employed in an environment of this kind. Specifically, it is indicated how to improve the management of processes and the processing of samples in laboratory environments.