An automation process for the management of operating materials and/or supplies of an analyzer or analyzing system, preferably for applications in medical, environmental or food technology, comprising the following steps: (a) automatic recording of data on operating materials and/or supplies, in particular type and maximum useful life of the operating materials used, as well as types, expiry dates and quantities of the required supplies, (b) entering the desired frequency of analysis, or automatic calculation of the estimated frequency of analysis from past frequencies of use of the analyzer or analyzing system, (c) automatic calculation of the operating materials and/or supplies required per unit of time, based on the data obtained in steps (a) and (b), (d) determining an optimum point in time for ordering the required operating materials and/or supplies, (e) automated ordering of the operating materials and/or supplies via a device for remote data transmission, preferably via an internet connection.