Presentation of a simple project management system for translation projects. Suited to small companies and agencies operating a database of up to a few hundred subcontractors. The system uses MS Outlook.
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Translation Project Management System
1. One method for smaller translation companies
Translation Project Management
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.
2. Common Scenario
Several jobs,
each needing 2
or 3 translators
and proof-
readers.
Can’t afford the
commercial
software to
manage jobs.
No suitable freeware
or shareware and
can’t afford
dedicated hosting.
Solution: build your own
using MS Outlook
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.
3. Simple Solution
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.
Most companies already have MS Office.
Many already use MS Outlook.
Why not create a few forms?
Project Details
Financial Details
Subcontractor Quality Assurance
… and more
7. Functions of the System
Translation
Project
Management
System
Subcontractor
database
Quality
Assurance
register
Schedule and
WIP overview
Forms:
confirmations,
freelance PO
invoice
Client details
(simple CRM)
Management of
project details
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.
8. Benefits
You can develop and edit the system
It saves time and money
Your clients and subcontractors will benefit
I hope you found this presentation of value.
If you are interested in helping to commercialise this
system, please contact me on Skype: howard.gaukrodger
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.