In the rapidly evolving scientific landscape, laboratories are increasingly adopting digital technologies to enhance efficiency and collaboration. This talk highlights "plug and play" inventory management systems as a crucial first step towards laboratory digitalization. We explore how these intuitive systems streamline inventory tracking, reduce errors, and facilitate compliance, serving as a foundation for integrating more comprehensive digital tools. Through practical examples, we demonstrate the immediate benefits of these systems, including improved resource management and data analytics, paving the way for a more efficient, innovative, and collaborative research environment. Join us to learn how initiating your lab's digital transformation with a simple inventory management solution can lead to significant advancements in scientific research.