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Strategic Integration of LIMS and ERP Systems in Petrochemical Quality Operations: A Framework for Data Integrity and Paperless Transition
Abstract
The petrochemical industry increasingly relies on digital transformation to enhance quality management, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This study examines the strategic integration of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems within petrochemical quality operations. The research identifies the major limitations of disconnected laboratory and enterprise platforms, including manual data entry, delayed reporting, inconsistent documentation, and reduced traceability. A conceptual five-layer integration framework is proposed to establish synchronized communication between laboratory instruments, LIMS platforms, middleware technologies, ERP environments, and analytical intelligence systems. The framework supports real-time data exchange, automated workflows, electronic audit trails, and paperless quality management while strengthening adherence to ALCOA+ data integrity principles and international standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001. The study further highlights how integrated digital infrastructures improve workflow velocity, reduce operational risk, minimize human error, and accelerate decision-making across enterprise functions. The findings demonstrate that LIMS–ERP integration serves as a critical foundation for achieving intelligent, data-driven, and sustainable petrochemical quality operations in the era of Industry 4.0.
Keywords
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Petrochemical Quality Management, Digital Transformation
Citations
IRE Journals:
Muhammad Shamseer Chettiamveettil "Strategic Integration of LIMS and ERP Systems in Petrochemical Quality Operations: A Framework for Data Integrity and Paperless Transition" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 11 2026 Page 3124-3135 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717995
IEEE:
Muhammad Shamseer Chettiamveettil
"Strategic Integration of LIMS and ERP Systems in Petrochemical Quality Operations: A Framework for Data Integrity and Paperless Transition" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(11) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717995
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