CASE STUDY #2
Multiple-update project
Multiple-update project: Translating a strategic press release about an organization’s financial results
Initial project details
- 2,500 words expected
- Initial version expected in 2 days but 80% final already
- Two-day turnaround time requested (Thursday–Friday)
- Updates expected through the weekend (number and timing unspecified)
- Mandatory publication Monday at 8 a.m.
- Request for translators on standby from Friday evening to Monday morning
Recommended approach
- Start translation immediately on 80% final draft
- Update translation in 2 days, when final version is available
- Leverage the above to double the amount of time allotted for translation (4 days rather than 2)
- For weekend updates, limit standby to following time slots: Saturday a.m., Sunday p.m., Monday at dawn
- Ensure standby hours can be moved or cancelled any time as required
Benefits
- 30% savings (no rush fees) on translation and first update, as work can be completed over
4 days rather than 2 - 85% savings on weekend standby fees, with only the most relevant standby time slots identified
