Albors & Alnet

Document Translation Workflow

At Albors & Alnet, LLC our document translation projects require a heightened level of linguistic expertise, as dialect and cultural competency can affect the meaning of a translation. Every translation is managed by a team of professionals who follow a strict protocol, described in the document translation workflow below:

Project Planning

The first phase of the translation workflow is project planning. In this step, the project manager assesses the original document (word count, page count, source language) and the client’s request (target language, file format) to determine an estimated cost and timeline for completion.

• The source material is sent to Project Manager. Confirmation of receipt sent on the same business day.
• Collect and verify source material, reference material, existing glossaries.
• Cost (based on proposed rate) and delivery (completion) estimate for the specific assignment will be provided within 24 hours. Email or fax acceptance is requested.
• Finalize project requirements and assign translation team.

Translation

Translation shall commence upon client approval. In this step, the project manager communicates the status of the project to the client. Any pertinent information or changes requested by the client are relayed to the translator.

• Upon document acceptance, translation begins.
• Create/update glossaries and translation memories.
• Translate into the target language(s).
• Client feedback.
• Typesetting and formatting is a part of this process.
• Translations are produced in the format(s) requested like, .doc, .docx, .xls, .ppt, .pdf, .csv, .txt, .idd, etc.

Proofreading and Editing

After the translation phase, the document is proofread by a linguist for accuracy and to ensure meaning and context is not lost.Editing of grammar, punctuation, graphic design and formatting are completed in this stage of the workflow.

• Completed translation is sent to an equally qualified proofreader/editor.
• Document(s) are proofread by subject matter expert
• Document is edited for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Quality control, accuracy, format checks are all performed by proofreader.

Project Delivery & Completion

• Assignment is now completed and sent via email or preferred delivery method by Project Manager.
• Client feedback.
• Invoice sent to client.

Quality Control Plan

• All steps above are overseen and checked by IU senior management. All information is kept on a secure electronic storage, protected by VPN and redundant firewalls.
  

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