Bureau Works Transforms Localization: Real Stories from Global Leaders

Discover in this blogpost how Bureau Works transforms localization learning from real-world success stories from Harley-Davidson, Pfizer, and Zendesk. Learn how you can streamline processes, reduce costs, and boost consistency with cutting-edge solutions
Jan 14 / Alfonso González Bartolessis

In today’s globalized world, localization is no longer just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity.

Organizations across industries face the challenge of managing multilingual content while maintaining consistency, quality, and efficiency.

Bureau Works has built a platform that simplifies these complex workflowsoffering transformative solutions for a variety of industries.

Picture this: a sprawling network of content—whether it’s critical manuals, corporate training, or web pages—that needs to be translated into multiple languages.

Each update in the source language sends ripples across departments, markets, and platforms.

Bureau Works
bridges these gaps with technology, people, and processes that turn what might seem insurmountable into a seamless experience.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Taming Complexity with Automation and Expertise

Imagine the intricate dance of localizing technical manuals for a brand like Harley-Davidson. Every tweak to an English Owner’s Manual affects translations across dozens of markets.

Without the right framework, the result could easily be a chaotic web of inefficiency. Bureau Works intervened by crafting a custom connector for Harley-Davidson’s content management system.
This integration:

  • Automated the flow of translatable content.
  • Leveraged Translation Memories to eliminate redundant tasks.
  • Assigned projects to high-performing translators through autopilot technology.

This same principle applies to web content management, as seen with Zendesk. Managing over 20,000 pages of localized content, Bureau Works’ WordPress Connector transformed a complex, manual process into a streamlined operation. By integrating with the WordPress REST API, the platform automatically identified new or updated content and routed it through a multi-step translation process, allowing project managers to focus only on exceptions.

2. Savings and Consistency Across Departments

The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer showcases how centralized knowledge management can revolutionize operations. Bureau Works enabled departments to share translations seamlessly, reducing costs and boosting consistency. Monthlyandquarterly reports provided transparency, while terminology management ensured brand alignment across geographies. This holistic approach saved Pfizer an average of 22% across over 1,300 projects.

Similarly, Newell Brands benefited from Bureau Works’ability to unify technical expertise with collaborative processes. By integrating tools like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate, Bureau Works streamlined eLearning localization, reducing costs by 27% and minimizing internal effort. Whether syncing audio to onscreen events or conducting in-country reviews, the focus was on efficiency without compromising quality.

3. From Manuals to Marketing: A Flexible Framework

Bureau Works is not just a localization platform; it’s a problem-solving powerhouse.
The solutions developed for Harley-Davidson, Pfizer, Newell Brands, and Zendesk demonstrate its versatility.

Whether it’s ensuring that motorcycle manuals are intelligible worldwide or aligning web content with global branding strategies, the platform’s adaptable framework proves invaluable.

At its core, Bureau Works offers a promise: to transform localization challenges into opportunities for growth. With advanced connectors, robust reporting capabilities, and a commitment to quality, organizations can focus on their core goals rather than getting bogged down by the complexities of multilingual content.

Conclusion: Unlock Your Potential with Bureau Works

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