Consulting on translation management systems (TMS)

The introduction of a translation management system (TMS) is a project whose complexity is often underestimated. Existing processes, data, technologies, interfaces and the different interests of stakeholders must be taken into account when selecting a TMS. We help you keep track and make the right decisions so that you can implement your TMS in your company with success.

What you get

Insights

What are TMS’s? How do they work?
What kind of TMS’s are available on the market?
What are the differences between the systems?
How can TMS’s be integrated into the content life cycle?
What are the costs/benefits of a TMS?

Analyses

Analysis of existing translation management processes
Analysis of key figures
Definition of optimization possibilities
Detailed benchmarking of TMS’s available on the market according to area of function
SWOT analysis
Cost-benefit analysis

Recommendations

Is the use of a TMS worthwhile for your company?
What should you bear in mind when evaluating and selecting a TMS?
Which TMS best meets your requirements?
What does one need to bear in mind when introducing a new TMS?

What we do

We can advise you on the following aspects concerning translation management systems:

Defining strategies & goals

What goals are you pursuing with the introduction of a TMS?
How do you manage translations in your company?

Analyzing processes

What do your current processes look like?
How can the processes be optimized by the introduction of a TMS?

Defining requirement criteria

Selecting business and functional requirement criteria
Weighting the criteria
Conducting tender procedures

Evaluating systems

Performing an evaluation of TMS’s available on the market based on defined requirement criteria
Evaluating and preparing the evaluation results
Organizing and implementing proof-of-concept demos
Preselection of suitable systems
Providing support during the test phase