At TransAction we deal with a range of clients who have varying translation needs. Some of our clients need translations on a very regular basis, and we have built long standing relationships with these clients based on our reliable delivery of high quality translations. In other cases a client will need translation services infrequently, or only once.

Many companies rely on several language services providers to take care of their translation needs. This is often because they believe that having a number of language service providers can provide more flexibility and guarantee them the best prices.

However, managing a number of language service providers can cause serious problems with regards to linguistic consistency, as well as bringing the added time-consuming complications that come with dealing with a large and disparate range of suppliers. There are several reasons why it makes sense to centralise your translation services, including:

-          A single language service provider means a unified translation process, as well as unified quality assessment procedures. This means a consistently higher quality of translation.

-          Using one language service provider means the same translation memory is automatically used for all your projects. This will lead to increased matching for your translation projects, guaranteeing greater consistency in your work.

-          This unified message will help to maintain consistency in message, style and tone, which will help with the growth of brand identity.

-          Having a single language service provider simplifies your translation processes, making your costs transparent and easily manageable.

-          Volume discounts are possible when a single provider deals with all language requirements.

-          If your staff only has to deal with one language service provider, internal management costs are reduced.

-          Cost savings also come from lowered internal costs of translation: using a single language service provider for terminology management, desktop publishing, and query management for all your markets will reduce costs.

-          Different language service providers work at different speeds. Using a single language service provider offers consistent and reliable turnaround times.

-          The time spent on internal management of numerous language service providers – sourcing suppliers, discussing needs and rates, checking and approving translations, dealing with linguistic inconsistencies across suppliers – can be a serious drain on company resources which are better spent elsewhere.

To discuss your translation needs with our qualified linguists, contact TransAction.