Smart translation processes
Automate translation processes and reduce manual steps.
From targeted partial automation to an end-to-end workflow.
A translation process consists of many individual steps: from the initial commission and handover of files, through translation and quality control, to final delivery. Not every one of these steps needs to be carried out manually.
We analyse your processes and automate them exactly where it makes sense: individual recurring tasks or entire process chains. This is how we connect your systems, reduce manual interfaces and create efficient, reliable processes.
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Automated translation processes using oneword offer the following benefits:
- Less manual work and a lower risk of errors
- Shorter turnaround times and more efficient translation processes
- Standardised and therefore transparent, consistent processes
- Seamless data exchange between your systems and oneword
- Scalable processes as translation volumes grow
Two ways to implement automation for your translation workflow
Partial automation of individual process steps
Not every process needs to be fully automated. It is often possible to specifically automate or optimise individual, particularly time-consuming or repetitive tasks.
These include, for example:
- File and data transfer
- Job creation and project management
- Individual translation steps
- Terminology and translation memory clean-up
- Quality controls
- Correction and review processes
Fully automated workflows
Content, order details, languages and deadlines can be transferred automatically and translation jobs can be initiated without any manual intermediate steps. Interfaces such as COTI enable editorial systems, CMS or PIM systems to be seamlessly connected with our translation technologies and translation management systems.
The completed translations can then also be automatically transferred back into your system.
We automate and optimise where it brings the greatest benefit. Please describe your challenge, with no obligation.
Automation combined with human expertise
Automation does not replace the professional expertise of those involved. It primarily handles repetitive and standardisable tasks, freeing up time for the steps that require human experience as well as linguistic and specialist expertise.
If you want to cut down on routine tasks and mistakes, and free up more time for the tasks that really require expertise, our experts are here to support you.
From manual processes to smart workflows
Even if not the entire process is to be automated: even small changes or the targeted use of tools can have a significant impact.
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FAQs
What does the automation of translation processes mean?
The automation of translation processes involves carrying out repetitive and standardisable tasks automatically using software, interfaces and defined workflows. This includes, for example, the transfer of content and order data, the creation of orders and exports and imports before and after the translation. Depending on the process, individual steps or the entire workflow can be automated.
Which translation processes can be automated?
Processes that can be automated include file and data transfers, order creation, the handover of translation data, exports and imports as well as individual stages of the translation process. The process steps which can be usefully automated depends on the systems involved, the data and individual requirements.
Which individual steps in the translation process can be specifically optimised?
Individual process steps can often be specifically automated or optimised using suitable tools or scripts. These include, for example, review and approval processes as well as the analysis and clean-up of translation memories and terminology databases. Individual stages of the translation process can also be automated, for example, through machine translation.
How can a translation workflow between a CMS and a translation service provider be automated?
CMS and translation service providers can be linked via suitable interfaces. Content and order details are transferred automatically, the translation process is initiated by the service provider and the finished translations are then transferred back into the CMS. This eliminates the need for many manual exports, imports and transfer steps.
How can I connect my CMS to a translation service provider?
The connection can be established via suitable interfaces and integrations. oneword has the necessary system landscape to automatically connect CMS, editorial and PIM systems with translation management systems and translation technologies. Building on this, we develop a bespoke solution, tailored to your systems, processes and requirements.
What is a COTI interface and what is it used for?
COTI (Common Translation Interface) is an interface for the standardised exchange of data between content management or editorial systems and translation systems. Depending on the COTI level, content, project information and order details can be exchanged automatically between the client and the translation service provider. This helps to reduce the number of manual export, transfer and import steps.
Does a translation process have to be fully automated?
No. Partial automation is often the more sensible solution. Process steps that are particularly repetitive or prone to mistakes can be specifically automated, whilst complex tasks, specialist decisions and quality control continue to be carried out by experts.
When is it worth implementing automation for a translation process?
Automation is particularly worthwhile where there are high translation volumes, many recurring tasks, multiple systems involved or frequent manual data transfers. Even if mistakes occur regularly during export, import or order processing, automation can lead to significant efficiency gains.
Why should I automate my translation processes with oneword?
25 years of translation expertise, consolidated process knowledge and cutting-edge language technology: oneword incorporates the experience gained from numerous completed translation and automation projects into your process optimisation. We understand the requirements of professional translation processes and know where manual effort can be reduced, interfaces optimised and automation usefully applied.
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