Breaking the Cycle of Sample Accumulation: Reducing Inventory to Unlock Capacity, Savings, and Sustainability

• Highlighting how cold storage directly impacts research productivity, lab space utilization, operating cost, compliance, and sustainability.
• Moving beyond reactive freezer management toward a strategic sample stewardship model built on visibility, governance, and accountability.
• Using real-world assessment insights to show how inventory rationalization, workflow standardization, and change management can reduce waste, lower risk, and reclaim valuable lab space while providing inventory visibility.

Speakers:

Gustavo de Oliveira

Storage Management Specialist

Azenta