October 30, 2025
								By  Michael Orf
								
													
						
							
							
		
			
			
Managing the Risks of Unvalidated Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets, often the preferred tool for scientists to document laboratory processes and generate data, can proliferate unchecked without proper validation and usage. This proliferation can significantly impact data management and compliance.
SciCord supports the ongoing use of spreadsheets by integrating life-cycle and compliance features, thereby enhancing security and control over your validated spreadsheet data.
Spreadsheets in SciCord
- SciCord implements a spreadsheet paradigm so you retain your familiar spreadsheet interface
- Import existing spreadsheets into SciCord for complete version control and security
- Imported spreadsheets are immediately ready for use and are fully compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 including electronic signatures and audit trail
- Spreadsheets can be enhanced with additional functionality unique to SciCord, such as sample management, resources, label printing, result extraction, etc.
 
Document Lifecycle
- A document in SciCord is synonymous with notebook or experiment.
- Each document is subject to a managed/controlled lifecycle.
- The steps of the lifecycle are defined based on the compliance required for the document content.
 
Compliance
- SciCord ELN/LIMS is designed for laboratory and manufacture compliance. Improve your compliance using locked validated formulas to eliminate calculation errors.
- Defined lists to assure adherence to SOPs.
- Automatic entry verification to flag potential Out-Of-Specification situations.
- Restrictions to avoid use of expired solutions or assure use of equipment by trained individuals.
- Intelligent scans alert reviewers of potential issues with precision, unstable balance, uncalibrated equipment, un-validated process.
- Fully compliant with CFR 21 Part11 including electronic signatures and audit trails.
  
			 			
    	 
	 
	
	
	
	
		
			
			
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