Learn from Case Studies! Translation Cost and Labor Reduction Know-How Seminar (Free on 2019/6/26)

May 24, 2019

Learn from Case Studies! Translation Cost and Labor Reduction Know-How Seminar (Free on 2019/6/26)

On June 26, 2019 (Wednesday) at Human Science Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku, Tokyo)

 

Learn from Case Studies! Translation Cost and Labor Reduction Know-How Seminar

 

will be held.

 

In order to achieve "work style reform" and "productivity improvement," there is an increasing demand for business improvements to reduce costs and man-hours in translation operations within companies and universities. In such circumstances, many responsible individuals seem to be troubled by the thought, "I want to work on improvements, but I don't know where to start."

 

In this seminar, we will introduce three representative approaches to eliminate waste in translation operations and achieve efficiency: 1) optimization of the translation workflow, 2) utilization of translation support tools such as Trados and Memsource, and machine translation, and 3) standardization of Japanese documents, along with case studies.

 

Scheduled Case Studies


[Case Study 1: 20% Reduction in Man-Hours for an Industrial Equipment Manufacturer - Translation of Manuals and Specifications]
Optimization of the translation process, standardization of style guides, and maintenance of translation memory


[Case Study 2: 40% Reduction in Man-Hours - National University: Translation of Guide Maps, Admission Guides, etc.]
Implementation and Utilization of Translation Support Tools and Machine Translation


[Case Study ③ 50% Reduction in Man-Hours Robot Manufacturer Translation of User Manuals and Specifications]
Standardization of Japanese Documents (Improvements from the Original Text Used for Translation)


This is content that may be helpful for those who want to consider initiatives for improving translation services. Please feel free to join us!

 

After the seminar, we will provide individual consultations as needed.

Please check the "Request for Individual Consultation" box on the application form.

 

Feel free to join us!

 

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This seminar will overlap approximately 50% with the content of the seminars held in the past listed below.
Please be aware if you participated in the previous or the one before that.

・November 7, 2018 Trados/Memsource/MemoQ Translation Support Tools Problem Solving Seminar

・April 7, 2019 Trados/Memsource/MemoQ Translation Memory and Glossary Creation Know-How Seminar

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Past Seminar Highlights

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Event Guidelines

Date and Time
  • June 26, 2019 (Wednesday) 14:00 - 16:00
  • *Individual Consultation (for those who wish to participate): 4 PM -
  • * Reception starts at 1:45 PM ~
Location
Human Science Corporation Conference Room
2-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 13th Floor, Odakyu Dai-ichi Seimei Building >>Access
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Cost
Free
Capacity
  • 14 people
  • * If the number of participants exceeds the limit, a lottery will be held.

Application

  • Please apply for participation in this seminar using the form below.
  • We will get back to you from our representative.

 

Application Deadline: June 21, 2019 (Friday)

 

  • *We allow up to two participants from the same company.
  • *There is a possibility of cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
  • We will contact you about one week in advance in case of cancellation.
  • * If there are many participants, a lottery will be held.

Program

Lecture: 75 minutes

  • ・How to Improve Translation Operations
  • - Representative Approaches to Improving Translation Services
  • 　1. Workflow Optimization
  • 　② Introduction of translation support tools and machine translation
  • 　③ Standardization of Japanese Text (Improvements from the Original Source Text)
  • ・Translation Business Improvement Examples

Q&A: 10 minutes

Individual Consultation (First 2 Applicants)

Eligible Persons

  • ・Individuals involved in translation work for documents (user manuals, manuals, specifications, technical materials, materials for distributors, etc.) in the development department, manuals, and translation department of manufacturers.
  • For those considering improving productivity, efficiency, and standardization in the translation/manual creation process.
  • ・For those facing challenges in managing and operating translation support tools
  • - Those considering the introduction of translation support tools

 

  • Participation from competing companies and individuals may be declined.
  • *We allow up to two participants from the same company.

Application

  • Please apply for participation in this seminar using the form below.
  • We will get back to you from our representative.

 

Application Deadline: June 21, 2019 (Friday)

 

  • *We allow up to two participants from the same company.
  • *There is a possibility of cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
  • We will contact you about one week in advance in case of cancellation.
  • * If the number of participants exceeds the limit, a lottery will be held.

Instructor

Machine Translation Seminar_Tokuda

Tokuda Megumi

  • ・Technical Writer / Localization Engineer / Machine Translation Consultant
  • Engaged in projects for creating documentation for overseas markets, from creating Japanese manuals to expanding into English and other foreign languages.
  • ・As a machine translation consultant, we also provide consulting for the introduction of machine translation and process development for Japanese companies.
  • ・Since 2013, has participated as a speaker in various domestic and international events such as JTF, AAMT, TAUS, and TC Symposium
  • ・2014 AAMT*2 "Mastering Machine Translation - For Improving Quality and Productivity"
  • ・2015 TAUS*3 "Possibilities of Utilizing Japanese MT Engines in Industrial Translation"
  • ・2015 JTF *1 Translation Festival "Best Practices for Topic Document Translation Revealed from DITA and CMS Implementation Case Studies"
  • ・2017 Japan Tech Center "Improving the Quality of Technical Documents for Overseas"
  • ・2017 Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun "Improving Quality and Productivity of Technical Documents for Overseas Markets"
  • ・2018 TC Symposium "Learning from 10 Companies! - Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Machine Translation"
  • 　　*1 Japan Translation Federation
  • 　　*2 Asia-Pacific Machine Translation Association
  • 　　*3 Translation Automation Users Society
  • 　　*4 Organized by the General Incorporated Foundation Technical Communicators Association

Yuriko Sawada

  • ・Japanese-English and Multilingual Translation Coordinator
  • ・As a localization specialist, engaged in translation projects from Japanese to English and multilingual versions.
  • Responsible for the introduction of machine translation, quality evaluation and verification of multiple engines, and information exchange with engine vendors.
  • Involved in the standardization of English quality and the creation of style guides for companies, as well as conducting research and verification of source texts that are easy to machine translate.
  • ・Since 2014, regularly held seminars on "Mastering Machine Translation" hosted by Human Science
  • ・2015 JTF *1 Translation Festival "Best Practices for Topic Document Translation Revealed from DITA and CMS Implementation Case Studies"
  • ・2018 TC Symposium "Learning from 10 Companies! - Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Machine Translation"
  • 　　*Japan Translation Federation