Approaches

Every business is different so you must start your translation procurement process by mapping out exactly what you want to achieve. Only then can you look at what is the best way to achieve it.

Translizer!
The most advanced translation procurement tool on the market - it is so scalable and versatile that it can be successfully used by most organisations.
In-house agency!
If your volumes permit, you could save a lot of money by using freelance translators but you will need a knowledgeable and dedicated translation manager to run it.
In-house translators!
Even cheaper cost per word, but do you want to increase your headcount?
Partner with an agency
This is the most common approach at the moment, but requires careful pre-consideration due to the risk of poor quality and/or high cost base.

Ducks in a row

It pays to keep your own house in order when it comes to translations. A common mistake is to consider translation as the necessary fringe evil in international trade. The more prepared you are, the easier, cheaper and more efficient your translation process will be regardless of the approach you end up employing.

Your translation process should start when you begin drafting the materials that will eventually be translated. Remembering translation on the night before you head out to that important meeting in Paris will land you in a world of trouble.

Another area that is often overlooked is the use of technology. Today's translation memory (TM) tools are very efficient in keeping your terminology constant and driving your costs down.

Pick an approach that suits your needs!

Approaches

Ducks in a row