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What is CRM Integration?

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CRM integration connects a laboratory’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to its operational software—most crucially the LIMS—so customer data, test orders and results move in lockstep. The connection eliminates manual hand-offs, speeds quoting-to-cash cycles, and delivers the transparency modern clients expect. 

How Does CRM Integration Work? 

  1. Order hand-off. When a quote is accepted in the CRM, a secure API call or webhook instantly creates the corresponding, bar-coded sample records inside the LIMS.
  1. Bi-directional status sync. As samples progress, the LIMS automatically pushes milestones (received, in process, complete) back to the CRM, where account managers can view progress on customer-facing dashboards without sending status emails.
  1. Result delivery & billing. Final, QA-approved reports flow straight to the CRM, triggering automated invoices and follow-up surveys.
  1. Analytics loop. Integrated data feeds power real-time KPIs—turnaround times, margin by project, customer satisfaction—so leadership can act quickly.

Why Use CRM Integration & Why Does It Matter? 

  • Delight customers with self-service visibility into order status and results.
  • Reduce errors by eradicating copy-paste between commercial and scientific teams.
  • Accelerate revenue—automatic result posting enables same-day invoicing.
  • Boost productivity so staff focus on science, not spreadsheets. 
     

Labguru’s Solution for CRM Integration 

Labguru offers native connectors and RESTful APIs that link its unified ELN-LIMS platform to leading CRM tools.

Key advantages include: 

  • No middleware required. Direct, bidirectional data flow is maintained in Labguru’s continuously validated cloud.
  • Configurable mapping. Tailor sample fields, test codes and price lists to match your lab’s nomenclature.
  • Role-based security. Only authorized users see client-specific data, protecting confidentiality and compliance.
  • End-to-end automation. From barcode generation to invoice creation, repetitive steps run hands-free. 
     

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