Can Everything Old Be New Again?
All Situation Room examples are constructed and not descriptions of actual events.
Published on: November 28, 2025
Walter Routh
Share This Article with the Stability Community!
What is the stability situation?
It seems like we hit this wall every decade. Our LIMS goes outdated along with some of the associated systems. In choosing the next generation, we hope that the data and studies in progress can be dragged into the new system, but there’s always a limitation in format and flexibility. It’s never very practical to manually re-enter everything from the old system. We can leave off of one and carry on in the other, but then every study finishes with reports comprised of Part A and Part B, which don’t closely align in style or format. Another option is to finish all old system studies over a 3-5 year period while going forward with all new studies in the new system; a less ugly option, but still with visible differences in reports and using critical resources in maintaining an outdated program and training people to operate it. We’re now tasked with choosing one of these options or working to find or develop a system that finally makes the technical leap of pulling all data forward. All options carry a cost, but can we show that this last quest may be worth the expense?
How should this be resolved?
What course would you pursue? What’s the most effective path for success?
We Want to Hear Your Thoughts!
November 1, 2025
When samples are placed in the wrong chamber for a study, is it the end of the road or are there some ways it can be salvaged?
October 4, 2025
A Stability intelligence officer is tasked with investigating a controversial stability topic—one that has not gained industry traction. How do they explain to their QA director that it is a non-issue?
September 7, 2025
A US stability program finds themselves at odds with their European counterparts over various ICH requirements. Should they automatically adopt the more stringent emerging ICH implementation or is it enough to be consistent with current US industry interpretations?
Share your questions and experiences
A stabilitarian encounters new situations every day. StabilityHub’s discussion forums give Stabilitarians an opportunity to ask questions and offer solutions to specific scenarios. Join in the conversations with other Stabilitiarians and share your knowledge!
A stabilitarian encounters new situations every day. StabilityHub’s discussion forums give Stabilitarians an opportunity to ask questions and offer solutions to specific scenarios. Join in the conversations with other Stabilitiarians and share your knowledge!
