The project demands expertise in human resources, training manuals, organizational behavior, commerce & economics, and finance, totaling a massive 300,000 ~ 500,000 words. As if that's not challenging enough, the delivery due date is an absurdly tight 3 DAYS.
Let's break down the factors that make this project a recipe for disaster.
Navigating the Expertise Maze - Do These Translators Really Exist?
The first hurdle in this project is finding professional translators with an extensive understanding of human resources, training manuals, organizational behavior, commerce & economics, and finance. Such a wide range of expertise is rare even in a translator's native language, let alone in a learnt language.
The specific requirement of using SDLX Translation Suite further narrows the pool of qualified translators, making this project's success seem like a distant dream.
The Numbers Game & Overcoming Impractical Workloads
Translating 300,000 ~ 500,000 words in just 3 days with an eye to quality is tall order!
Even with a daily translation rate of 1,500 words for quality work, it would require a staggering 67-111 Japanese translators. Additionally, proof-checking activities demand 25% of the translation effort, leading to a need for an additional 17-28 proof-checkers.
Then the sheer magnitude of this project setup time, including recruiting and evaluating translators, proof-checkers & editors, software setup, and administrative tasks, adds another layer of complexity.
The Power of Strategy: Avoiding Costly Translation Errors
Unfortunately, such rushed translation projects are not uncommon, and they often result in fatal translation errors.
A well-regarded study found that a staggering:
80% of global firms suffer from revenue loss due to translation errors.
The root of the problem lies in the lack of a well-defined translation strategy. Merely needing a quick translation is not a strategy. A
Comprehensive strategy that recognizes translation as a distinct and essential process is crucial to achieving high-quality results and avoiding costly mistakes.
A Translation Strategy is Professional Translation
Translation errors are avoidable - There's no reason to lose money on translation projects.
Reach out to professional Japanese translators who understand the importance of a well-crafted translation strategy, especially for business document translation.
Contact professional Japanese document translation services.
