For years, a multinational healthcare leader grappled with the complexities of medical document translation across 17 languages. Their traditional approach, relying on manual processes and Word documents, was fraught with challenges – from version control issues to the risk of human error during text insertions.
Recognising the need for a more efficient and reliable solution, they turned to our company, specialists in medical and technical translation and DTP services.
The Medical Translation Dilemma
The healthcare giant’s translation journey was plagued by several obstacles:
- Manually updating Word documents with new translations, risking text misplacements
- Time-consuming processes for incorporating revisions
- Disconnected translation memories, leading to terminology inconsistencies
- Lack of seamless integration with desktop publishing (DTP) workflows
These hurdles not only hindered productivity but also threatened the accuracy and consistency of their multilingual medical documentation, jeopardising their global market presence.
Our Specialist Solution: Mastering Translation Efficiency
Our expertise in specialist technical translation and DTP services provided the much-needed solution, enabling the healthcare leader to streamline their medical document translation workflows:
- Upgrading to InDesign: By migrating their new product manuals to the InDesign format, the client unlocked the power of seamless integration with our translation memory software. This allowed for efficient handling of large manuals with graphics, a task previously challenging in Word.
- Leveraging Translation Memories: We created language-specific translation memories based on the client’s existing Word manuals. This ensured the preservation of approved terminology, reducing costs and timelines for content commonalities between old and new documents.
- Collaborative Reviewing: Direct collaboration with the client’s overseas reviewers facilitated efficient approval of translations and terminology choices, ensuring linguistic accuracy and brand consistency.
- Automated Updates: With the integration of translation memory technology, manual text insertions became a thing of the past. Updates could now be automatically applied, minimising the risk of human error.
- DTP Expertise: Our proficiency in DTP services allowed for finalising the streamlined layout in InDesign, a task significantly more efficient than Word-based alternatives.
The Result: Precision, Consistency, and Efficiency
By partnering with our company, the healthcare leader transformed their medical document translation process, achieving unparalleled precision, consistency, and efficiency. Their multilingual documentation now reflects the highest standards of quality, ensuring seamless communication with global audiences while optimising time and cost investments.
As specialists in technical translation and DTP services, we empowered the healthcare giant to master the complexities of medical document, positioning them for continued success in international markets.
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