Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marathon Pacer?
Marathon Pacer is a unique and customizable program that simplifies lab inventory and procurement. It helps drive alignment across departments, maintain full inventory control, and focus on advancing research. Learn more about Marathon Pacer here.
What Products are Managed Through Marathon Pacer?
Marathon Pacer is brand agnostic, which means any product you need from any supplier can be provided. This includes refrigerated, perishable, hazardous, or flammable items, all handled with precision and care.
What is the Implementation Process Like?
The Marathon Pacer team provides a clear, step-by-step action plan to ensure a seamless transition. Key steps include: site readiness, initial inventory audit and reorganization, procurement, software implementation, app training, labeling and signage, and lastly, go-live.
How Much Does the Program Cost?
The cost of Marathon Pacer depends on factors like the number of scientists, product SKUs, chemical usage, and lab locations. Contact us for a personalized quote tailored to your needs.
How will Marathon Pacer Save Me Money?
Marathon Pacer reduces costs by minimizing transaction fees, consolidating SKUs, eliminating duplicate orders, and strategically sourcing consumables, among other soft costs like decluttering spaces to transform into functional lab rooms. Clients have saved up to 35% on product costs without changing the items they use. Click here to request a cost savings analysis.
How Do I Maintain Transparency and Visibility to My Inventory?
The Marathon Pacer app provides real-time and historical insights into inventory. View stock levels, changes, total stock value, cost center tracking, and more – all through a customizable dashboard, constantly enhancing its reporting capabilities.
How Does Off-Site Storage Work?
Why Should I Choose Marathon Pacer Over Competitive Offerings?
- People: MarathonLS hires individuals who not only are experts in their field, but also possess un-teachable customer service and soft skills. This results in intelligent, driven, and truly kind people who create meaningful and memorable client experiences.
- Process: Since its formation, MarathonLS has remained committed to solving the unmet needs in the marketplace, managing laboratory support through a unique lens. We’ve redefined lab support by creating customized solutions based on market research and data, breaking away from outdated industry practices.
- Technology: We live in a dynamic, high-tech world that is constantly evolving. Through Marathon Pacer’s technology offerings, Marathon Pacer proudly provides innovative tools like real-time dashboards, customizable reporting, and seamless app integration to streamline lab operations. In addition, MarathonLS is committed to continuous improvement in all facets, especially technology, which is why we encourage clients to request new reports and tailored features to better serve their unique needs.