is being presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations, Inc. and airs on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011. For more details, or to register please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Do you struggle with budgeting for translations? You’re not alone. Translation used to be an afterthought, a line item tacked onto the bottom of a budget. My, how things have changed... With the flattening world comes an increased need for localized, translated product documentation. In a tough global economy, companies’ upper management are sharpening pencils and paying more attention to translation costs. This means more pressure to find ways to accurately forecast, and budget for, translations.
The trouble is, translation work has many variables that conspire to make budgeting seem like something akin to fortune telling. Project schedules, different language needs and rates, document types and translation memory leveraging are only some of these variables. The key to increasing accuracy in translation budgeting lies in the ability to minimize or lock down the variability to a predictable level.
This audio conference provides an overview of the variables that impact translation budgeting. It offers an insider’s view of how projects are priced at a translation agency and how you can maximize efficiency and work with your providers to keep costs lower and more predictable. Finally, the discussion covers concrete tips on how to create ballpark budgets for your translation projects and extrapolate for quarterly and annual numbers.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Monday, October 4, 2010
Effective Translation Process for Japan Regulatory Submissions
is being presented by Jason Heaton, Compliance Specialist, with ForeignExchange Translations, and airs on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010. For more details or to register, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Many companies doing business in Japan rely on their Japanese affiliates to handle the creation of regulatory documentation, due to language and cultural considerations and the complexities of Japanese regulations. A problem with this approach is that often the US-based companies then don't know exactly what was submitted to the government, which can have serious implications.
The Japan submission dossier preparation and translation process requires a unique approach. Cooperation among submission authors, the translators and the Japanese affiliate is essential to make it work. When it does, a company can be assured that its English and Japanese submissions stay consistent, and there are no questions about what is submitted. It has the side benefit of building cross-cultural teams, where both parties focus on their core competencies.
This audio conference discusses how regulatory documentation gets translated, looks at specific approaches companies take for their Japan dossier creation, identifies the problems with the usual approaches, and then presents best practices for creating consistent, accurate and timely submissions.
Many companies doing business in Japan rely on their Japanese affiliates to handle the creation of regulatory documentation, due to language and cultural considerations and the complexities of Japanese regulations. A problem with this approach is that often the US-based companies then don't know exactly what was submitted to the government, which can have serious implications.
The Japan submission dossier preparation and translation process requires a unique approach. Cooperation among submission authors, the translators and the Japanese affiliate is essential to make it work. When it does, a company can be assured that its English and Japanese submissions stay consistent, and there are no questions about what is submitted. It has the side benefit of building cross-cultural teams, where both parties focus on their core competencies.
This audio conference discusses how regulatory documentation gets translated, looks at specific approaches companies take for their Japan dossier creation, identifies the problems with the usual approaches, and then presents best practices for creating consistent, accurate and timely submissions.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Budgeting for Translations
is being presented by Jason Heaton, of ForeignExchange Translations and airs on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010. For more details or to register, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Do you struggle with budgeting for translations? You’re not alone. Translation used to be an afterthought, a line item tacked onto the bottom of a budget. My, how things have changed... With the flattening world comes an increased need for localized, translated product documentation. In a tough global economy, companies’ upper management are sharpening pencils and paying more attention to translation costs. This means more pressure to find ways to accurately forecast, and budget for, translations.
The trouble is, translation work has many variables that conspire to make budgeting seem like something akin to fortune telling. Project schedules, different language needs and rates, document types and translation memory leveraging are only some of these variables. The key to increasing accuracy in translation budgeting lies in the ability to minimize or lock down the variability to a predictable level.
This audio conference provides an overview of the variables that impact translation budgeting. It offers an insider’s view of how projects are priced at a translation agency and how you can maximize efficiency and work with your providers to keep costs lower and more predictable. Finally, the discussion covers concrete tips on how to create ballpark budgets for your translation projects and extrapolate for quarterly and annual numbers.
Do you struggle with budgeting for translations? You’re not alone. Translation used to be an afterthought, a line item tacked onto the bottom of a budget. My, how things have changed... With the flattening world comes an increased need for localized, translated product documentation. In a tough global economy, companies’ upper management are sharpening pencils and paying more attention to translation costs. This means more pressure to find ways to accurately forecast, and budget for, translations.
The trouble is, translation work has many variables that conspire to make budgeting seem like something akin to fortune telling. Project schedules, different language needs and rates, document types and translation memory leveraging are only some of these variables. The key to increasing accuracy in translation budgeting lies in the ability to minimize or lock down the variability to a predictable level.
This audio conference provides an overview of the variables that impact translation budgeting. It offers an insider’s view of how projects are priced at a translation agency and how you can maximize efficiency and work with your providers to keep costs lower and more predictable. Finally, the discussion covers concrete tips on how to create ballpark budgets for your translation projects and extrapolate for quarterly and annual numbers.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The 2010 MDD Revisions and What They Mean for Translation
Companies are scrambling to meet the new requirements of the 2010 European Medical Device Directive (MDD). One of the most challenging components of the new directive is the increased focus on language translation for software and labeling. The updated MDD states that software that is integral to the operation of a medical device must be translated into the languages of the countries in which the device will be sold. In the past, companies have been able to avoid software translation by stating that the great majority of professional device users can read English.
Software translation is no small feat. It can be expensive, time-consuming and a minefield for errors. But it doesn't have to be this way. Through implementing some best practices and avoiding common pitfalls, software translations can go smoothly. Notified bodies are now placing particular emphasis on the risks presented by inaccurate labeling and translations. Inaccuracies in labeling and IFUs can lead to incorrect use of a device, resulting in injury, death, notified body action, lawsuits and bad publicity. The root causes of inaccurate translations are many, but fortunately, these can be sidestepped through careful preparation, translator screening and efficient processes.
This presentation focuses on the implications of the 2010 MDD for translation. It also covers specific best practices and common pitfalls in software translation and labeling translation, and looks at some of the most common root causes of inaccurate labeling and how to avoid them.
The 2010 MDD Revisions and What They Mean for Translation is being presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations and airs on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. For more details or to register, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Software translation is no small feat. It can be expensive, time-consuming and a minefield for errors. But it doesn't have to be this way. Through implementing some best practices and avoiding common pitfalls, software translations can go smoothly. Notified bodies are now placing particular emphasis on the risks presented by inaccurate labeling and translations. Inaccuracies in labeling and IFUs can lead to incorrect use of a device, resulting in injury, death, notified body action, lawsuits and bad publicity. The root causes of inaccurate translations are many, but fortunately, these can be sidestepped through careful preparation, translator screening and efficient processes.
This presentation focuses on the implications of the 2010 MDD for translation. It also covers specific best practices and common pitfalls in software translation and labeling translation, and looks at some of the most common root causes of inaccurate labeling and how to avoid them.
The 2010 MDD Revisions and What They Mean for Translation is being presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations and airs on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. For more details or to register, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
How to Measure Quality in Clinical Translations
The quality of translation lies in the eye of the beholder, making a "good" or "bad" judgment highly subjective. Miscommunication and stylistic preferences often mark these discussions and a surprising number of organizations and translation vendors have no quality system in place at all.
When there is no single, accepted definition of translation quality, how can clinical organizations measure it? This audio conference will help you better understand the proven methodologies for measuring translation quality and sort through the myriad options available to find a solution that is right for you.
How to Measure Quality in Clinical Translations was presented by Andres Heuberger, President & Jason Heaton, Marketing Manager, with ForeignExchange Translations and is previously recorded. For more details or to download this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
When there is no single, accepted definition of translation quality, how can clinical organizations measure it? This audio conference will help you better understand the proven methodologies for measuring translation quality and sort through the myriad options available to find a solution that is right for you.
How to Measure Quality in Clinical Translations was presented by Andres Heuberger, President & Jason Heaton, Marketing Manager, with ForeignExchange Translations and is previously recorded. For more details or to download this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Thursday, September 3, 2009
The 2010 MDD Revisions and What They Mean for Translation
Companies are scrambling to meet the new requirements of the 2010 European Medical Device Directive (MDD). One of the most challenging components of the new directive is the increased focus on language translation for software and labeling. The updated MDD states that software that is integral to the operation of a medical device must be translated into the languages of the countries in which the device will be sold. In the past, companies have been able to avoid software translation by stating that the great majority of professional device users can read English.
Software translation is no small feat. It can be expensive, time-consuming and a minefield for errors. But it doesn't have to be this way. Through implementing some best practices and avoiding common pitfalls, software translations can go smoothly. Notified bodies are now placing particular emphasis on the risks presented by inaccurate labeling and translations. Inaccuracies in labeling and IFUs can lead to incorrect use of a device, resulting in injury, death, notified body action, lawsuits and bad publicity. The root causes of inaccurate translations are many, but fortunately, these can be sidestepped through careful preparation, translator screening and efficient processes.
This presentation focuses on the implications of the 2010 MDD for translation. It also covers specific best practices and common pitfalls in software translation and labeling translation, and looks at some of the most common root causes of inaccurate labeling and how to avoid them.
The 2010 MDD Revisions and What They Mean for Translation is being presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations and airs on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. For more details or to register for this audio conference, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Software translation is no small feat. It can be expensive, time-consuming and a minefield for errors. But it doesn't have to be this way. Through implementing some best practices and avoiding common pitfalls, software translations can go smoothly. Notified bodies are now placing particular emphasis on the risks presented by inaccurate labeling and translations. Inaccuracies in labeling and IFUs can lead to incorrect use of a device, resulting in injury, death, notified body action, lawsuits and bad publicity. The root causes of inaccurate translations are many, but fortunately, these can be sidestepped through careful preparation, translator screening and efficient processes.
This presentation focuses on the implications of the 2010 MDD for translation. It also covers specific best practices and common pitfalls in software translation and labeling translation, and looks at some of the most common root causes of inaccurate labeling and how to avoid them.
The 2010 MDD Revisions and What They Mean for Translation is being presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations and airs on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. For more details or to register for this audio conference, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Monday, August 31, 2009
EN 15038:2006 - A Tool for Assessing Translation Providers
Do you wish there were objective criteria for assessing your current or prospective translation providers? With so many agencies vying for your business, wouldn't it be nice if you had a checklist you could use for your RFP process or annual vendor reviews? Well, there is help: European standard EN 15038:2006, "Translation Services - Service Requirements." Forget the dry title. This is exciting news to those in the life sciences industry, where metrics and standards are vital. The European Committee for Standardization has done the hard work of creating a way for companies to objectively rate their translation providers.
EN 15038 provides guidance on such topics as human resources, linguist competency, technical resources, project management, client relationships and quality management. In short, it covers all the important areas that will determine the level of service and quality you can expect from your translation provider.
EN 15038:2006 - A Tool for Assessing Translation Providers was presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations, and is previously recorded. For more details or to download this audio conference, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
EN 15038 provides guidance on such topics as human resources, linguist competency, technical resources, project management, client relationships and quality management. In short, it covers all the important areas that will determine the level of service and quality you can expect from your translation provider.
EN 15038:2006 - A Tool for Assessing Translation Providers was presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations, and is previously recorded. For more details or to download this audio conference, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Monday, June 22, 2009
Effective Translation Process for Japan Regulatory Submissions
Many companies that do business in Japan rely on their Japanese affiliates to handle the creation of regulatory documentation, due to language and cultural considerations and the complexities of Japanese regulations. A problem with this approach is that often the US-based companies then don't know exactly what was submitted to the government, which can have serious implications.
The Japan submission dossier preparation and translation process requires a unique approach. Cooperation among submission authors, the translators and the Japanese affiliate is essential to make it work. When it does, a company can be assured that its English and Japanese submissions stay consistent, and there are no questions about what is submitted. It has the side benefit of building cross-cultural teams, where both parties focus on their core competencies.
This audio conference discusses how regulatory documentation gets translated, looks at specific approaches companies take for their Japan dossier creation, identifies the problems with the usual approaches, and then presents best practices for creating consistent, accurate and timely submissions.
Effective Translation Process for Japan Regulatory Submissions is being presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations, and airs on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. For more details, or to register for this audio conference please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
To learn more about Japanese Translations, please visit ForeignExchange Translations website at www.fxtrans.com
The Japan submission dossier preparation and translation process requires a unique approach. Cooperation among submission authors, the translators and the Japanese affiliate is essential to make it work. When it does, a company can be assured that its English and Japanese submissions stay consistent, and there are no questions about what is submitted. It has the side benefit of building cross-cultural teams, where both parties focus on their core competencies.
This audio conference discusses how regulatory documentation gets translated, looks at specific approaches companies take for their Japan dossier creation, identifies the problems with the usual approaches, and then presents best practices for creating consistent, accurate and timely submissions.
Effective Translation Process for Japan Regulatory Submissions is being presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations, and airs on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. For more details, or to register for this audio conference please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
To learn more about Japanese Translations, please visit ForeignExchange Translations website at www.fxtrans.com
Monday, May 11, 2009
ASTM F 2575-06: A Practical Guide for Achieving Translation Quality - Updated
After many years lacking industry-specific standards, translation providers and users now have a few to choose from. The two that have created the most buzz are the European standard, EN 15038-2006, and the American standard, ASTM F 2575-06. Translation providers are clamoring to declare themselves compliant with both of these. While the EN standard is focused more on establishing a baseline for providers, the ASTM standard serves as a better real-world guide for providers and clients.
The overriding theme of ASTM F 2575-06 (Standard Guide for Quality Assurance in Translation) is one of cooperation between client and provider. The writers of the standard understand that quality in translation is a collaborative process. The document is filled with explanations and definitions of industry-specific terms and practices, as well as practical tips for working together with a vendor to build a foundation of quality.
This audio conference discusses ASTM F 2575-06, its history and development, key points of its sections, its applicability to certifications and testing, and ways in which companies can use the standard to work with vendors to achieve the highest level of quality.
ASTM F 2575-06: A Practical Guide for Achieving Translation Quality is being presented by Jason Heaton & Steve Lank, Marketing Manager & Chairman, with ForeignExchange Translations & ASTM Subcommittee F15-48 and airs on Thursday, May 28, 2009. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
The overriding theme of ASTM F 2575-06 (Standard Guide for Quality Assurance in Translation) is one of cooperation between client and provider. The writers of the standard understand that quality in translation is a collaborative process. The document is filled with explanations and definitions of industry-specific terms and practices, as well as practical tips for working together with a vendor to build a foundation of quality.
This audio conference discusses ASTM F 2575-06, its history and development, key points of its sections, its applicability to certifications and testing, and ways in which companies can use the standard to work with vendors to achieve the highest level of quality.
ASTM F 2575-06: A Practical Guide for Achieving Translation Quality is being presented by Jason Heaton & Steve Lank, Marketing Manager & Chairman, with ForeignExchange Translations & ASTM Subcommittee F15-48 and airs on Thursday, May 28, 2009. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Budgeting for Translations
Do you struggle with budgeting for translations? You’re not alone. Translation used to be an afterthought, a line item tacked onto the bottom of a budget. My, how things have changed... With the flattening world comes an increased need for localized, translated product documentation. In a tough global economy, companies’ upper management are sharpening pencils and paying more attention to translation costs. This means more pressure to find ways to accurately forecast, and budget for, translations.
The trouble is, translation work has many variables that conspire to make budgeting seem like something akin to fortune telling. Project schedules, different language needs and rates, document types and translation memory leveraging are only some of these variables. The key to increasing accuracy in translation budgeting lies in the ability to minimize or lock down the variability to a predictable level.
This audio conference provides an overview of the variables that impact translation budgeting. It offers an insider’s view of how projects are priced at a translation agency and how you can maximize efficiency and work with your providers to keep costs lower and more predictable. Finally, the discussion covers concrete tips on how to create ballpark budgets for your translation projects and extrapolate for quarterly and annual numbers.
Budgeting for Translations was presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations, and aired on 2009-01-14. To purchase a download of this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
The trouble is, translation work has many variables that conspire to make budgeting seem like something akin to fortune telling. Project schedules, different language needs and rates, document types and translation memory leveraging are only some of these variables. The key to increasing accuracy in translation budgeting lies in the ability to minimize or lock down the variability to a predictable level.
This audio conference provides an overview of the variables that impact translation budgeting. It offers an insider’s view of how projects are priced at a translation agency and how you can maximize efficiency and work with your providers to keep costs lower and more predictable. Finally, the discussion covers concrete tips on how to create ballpark budgets for your translation projects and extrapolate for quarterly and annual numbers.
Budgeting for Translations was presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations, and aired on 2009-01-14. To purchase a download of this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Ensuring Translation Quality with ASTM F 2575-06
After many years lacking industry-specific standards, translation providers and users now have a few to choose from. The two that have created the most buzz are the European standard, EN 15038:2006, and the American standard, ASTM F 2575-06. Translation providers are clamoring to declare themselves compliant with both of these. While the EN standard is focused more on establishing a baseline for providers, the ASTM standard serves as a better real-world guide for providers and clients.
The overriding theme of ASTM F 2575-06 (Standard Guide for Quality Assurance in Translation) is one of cooperation between client and provider. The writers of the standard understand that quality in translation is a collaborative process. The document is filled with explanations and definitions of industry-specific terms and practices, as well as practical tips for working together with a vendor to build a foundation of quality.
This audio conference provides an overview of ASTM F 2575-06, dissecting its different sections, determining its applicability to certifications and testing, pointing out ways clients can use the standard to work with their vendors to achieve the highest level of quality and discussing the differences between ASTM F 2575-06 and EN 15038:2006.
Ensuring Translation Quality with ASTM F 2575-06 is being presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations, and airs on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our site www.fxconferences.com
The overriding theme of ASTM F 2575-06 (Standard Guide for Quality Assurance in Translation) is one of cooperation between client and provider. The writers of the standard understand that quality in translation is a collaborative process. The document is filled with explanations and definitions of industry-specific terms and practices, as well as practical tips for working together with a vendor to build a foundation of quality.
This audio conference provides an overview of ASTM F 2575-06, dissecting its different sections, determining its applicability to certifications and testing, pointing out ways clients can use the standard to work with their vendors to achieve the highest level of quality and discussing the differences between ASTM F 2575-06 and EN 15038:2006.
Ensuring Translation Quality with ASTM F 2575-06 is being presented by Jason Heaton, with ForeignExchange Translations, and airs on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our site www.fxconferences.com
Thursday, July 17, 2008
EN 15038:2006 - A Tool for Assessing Translation Providers
Do you wish there were objective criteria for assessing your current or prospective translation providers? With so many agencies vying for your business, wouldn't it be nice if you had a checklist you could use for your RFP process or annual vendor reviews? Well, there is help: European standard EN 15038:2006, "Translation Services - Service Requirements." Forget the dry title. This is exciting news to those in the life sciences industry, where metrics and standards are vital. The European Committee for Standardization has done the hard work of creating a way for companies to objectively rate their translation providers.
EN 15038 provides guidance on such topics as human resources, linguist competency, technical resources, project management, client relationships and quality management. In short, it covers all the important areas that will determine the level of service and quality you can expect from your translation provider.
EN 15038:2006 - A Tool for Assessing Translation Providers is presented by Jason Heaton, Marketing Manager, with ForeignExchange Translations, Inc. For more details on this presentation please visit our site www.fxconferences.com
EN 15038 provides guidance on such topics as human resources, linguist competency, technical resources, project management, client relationships and quality management. In short, it covers all the important areas that will determine the level of service and quality you can expect from your translation provider.
EN 15038:2006 - A Tool for Assessing Translation Providers is presented by Jason Heaton, Marketing Manager, with ForeignExchange Translations, Inc. For more details on this presentation please visit our site www.fxconferences.com
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