Assembling a plan for language barriers in manufacturing

In the manufacturing industry, nothing is more important than efficiency and accuracy. According to a report by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, nearly one in four employers acknowledge losing or being unable to pursue a business opportunity over the lack of foreign language skills. Exporters are more reliant on foreign language skills and are more than twice as likely to lose business if language barriers are present. 

Teneo Linguistics Company offers customized bilingual staffing solutions that include full-cycle recruitment and industry knowledge to make high-quality placements. This will not only benefit the business long-term, but will allow for a diverse team with different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Communication is key in managing a manufacturing workforce and miscommunication within the industry leads to inefficiency — the inability to collaborate effectively and a decline in productivity.

If a significant portion of a company’s workforce speaks another language, another good option is to hire a professional interpreter in order to conduct important training and meetings successfully.

TLC also provides error-free, technically accurate translations while meeting stringent regulatory requirements and tight turnaround times. TLC’s goal is to anticipate a manufacturer’s needs, make recommendations, and continually refine and improve processes.

Providing diversity and communication training is beneficial when language barriers are present. Hosting this type of training puts employees on the same page. 

TLC translates training and safety manuals, compliance documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, assembly and product instructions, operator and maintenance manuals, and a variety of other documentation related to manufacturing. 

TLC assists with the specific challenges and cultural dynamics associated with each market. Industry leaders that utilize the TLC approach will experience increased accuracy, simplified workflows, lower costs, and superior data security. To learn more about what services TLC provides for the manufacturing industry, visit www.tlctranslation.com.