The LIMS matrix is a simple way of visualising your current (if replacing it) and future LIMS environment. It balances the need for automating the laboratory and the organisation.
A three part series for Questions of Quality on LIMS covering giving an overview, how a project should be run and the involvement of the users.
Written by Bob for his V&V column in Scientific Data Management there are two papers that cover barcodes and interfaces to and from a LIMS.
Risk Assessment and Risk Management Of LIMS And Automation Projects.