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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:46:22 -0800
From: Andrew Sharp <andy.sharp@lsi.com>
To: "Krammer, Makiko" <Makiko.Krammer@lsi.com>
Cc: "Stark, Brian" <Brian.Stark@lsi.com>
Subject: Re: lsi travel agent
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The only number on the paper from AMEX is the "Application number"
which is 09/02/2009-501647

On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:41:16 -0700 "Krammer, Makiko"
<Makiko.Krammer@lsi.com> wrote:

> Hi Brian,
> 
> I appreciate you sending your approval but unfortunately it was
> declined by American Express.  This could be due to his credit or
> security freeze - but because this is private, they will not tell me
> what the reason was.  Also because this is months old, I can't even
> find the tracking number that I need to use to guarantee his card.
> 
> I will authorize CWT to use our central billing card used for
> candidates just this time only.   ( I will send them an email)
> 
> However please have him apply for the Amex card once again.  If he
> still has the decline letter from Amex, he can call them with the
> tracking number to find out what the reason for last decline.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Makiko
> 
> Makiko Krammer | Global Travel Manager | LSI Corporation | 1621
> Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035 | 408-954-3570 |
> makiko.krammer@lsi.com
> 
> Click here for Travel Resources
> page<http://insight.lsi.com/MyWorkday/Travel/Pages/default.aspx>
> 
> 
> From: Stark, Brian
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:30 PM
> To: Krammer, Makiko
> Cc: Sharp, Andy
> Subject: RE: lsi travel agent
> 
> Makiko,
> 
> I've attached the previous email thread for Andy's first AmEx
> application, and maybe you can use that to investigate why the
> application was denied.  I'm not sure that Andy is comfortable
> applying for a corporate AmEx card unless we understand why the
> previous application wasn't approved.  Several people in my group
> have voiced concerns about the corporate card affecting personal
> credit history.
> 
> The travel agent mentioned that you could authorize an exception for
> Andy to book using his credit card.  That way, we still book through
> the designated travel agency.  Can you do that for this trip?  We can
> then hopefully have something worked out for the next trip.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Brian
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Krammer, Makiko
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:59 PM
> To: Stark, Brian
> Cc: Sharp, Andy; Krammer, Makiko
> Subject: RE: lsi travel agent
> 
> Probably too late if we have to guarantee his card, but he should
> still apply ASAP so it will be ready for his next trip.
> 
> It is also mandated by the Company policy to use CWT or Cliqbook for
> all travel bookings.   Please read the Travel Accounting Policy
> section 5.1:
> http://web.lsi.com/mx/PC/VB10_PO0001_00/VB10_PO0001_00.pdf
> 
> Yes you may find cheaper tickets on other websites however the
> Company mandates using our designated travel agency because:
> 
> 1)      In case of emergency including terrorism, accidents and
> natural disasters, LSI can locate the travelers and assure safety by
> just contacting me, the Travel Manager, who can run the traveler
> locator report.  This is not possible if employees book tickets on
> other websites
> 
> 2)      Procurement dept needs to know how much is spent on a
> particular vendor to negotiate better contracts and receive better
> service.  This is not possible if travel is booked on other websites
> and we can't obtain the consolidated data
> 
> 3)      Procurement dept also analyzes the spend from American
> Express Card reports.  Furthermore, LSI receives a rebate for using
> Amex card which is why the Company mandates the usage of American
> Express cards.
> 
> Lastly, a policy is a policy so it is important that employees are in
> compliance.  I appreciate your corporation.  Travel Accounting asks
> for a VP approval for exceptions but if it's repeated it will be
> reported on the management report.    If you wish to speak to my
> manager (Director of Global Procurement) to clarify, please let me
> know.
> 
> 
> Best Regards,
> Makiko
> 
> 
> Makiko Krammer | Global Travel Manager | LSI Corporation | 1621
> Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035 | 408-954-3570 |
> makiko.krammer@lsi.com
> 
> Click here for Travel Resources
> page<http://insight.lsi.com/MyWorkday/Travel/Pages/default.aspx>
> 
> 
> From: Stark, Brian
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:31 PM
> To: Krammer, Makiko
> Cc: Sharp, Andy
> Subject: RE: lsi travel agent
> 
> Makiko,
> 
> The trip is early next week, so I'm guessing we don't have enough
> time to get an AmEx card for Andy.  Is that the case?
> 
> Given my experience with reimbursement to the AmEx corp card, I'm not
> entirely comfortable having Andy use my card.
> 
> Andy just filed an expense report where he had used his personal
> credit card and made his own travel arrangements.  We were told this
> can be done with VP approval, which we had for that trip.  This trip
> was booked without the travel agent, and Andy actually found a better
> rate than what Cliqbook was showing.  Can we do that again for this
> trip?
> 
> 
> Brian
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Krammer, Makiko
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:38 PM
> To: Stark, Brian
> Cc: Sharp, Andy
> Subject: RE: lsi travel agent
> 
> 
> Hi Brian,
> 
> 
> 
> Per Travel Accounting policy, usage of Amex is mandated. If Andy's
> application was declined, I must've sent him a copy of "employee
> agreement" for him to sign so I can have LSI guarantee his card.
> Once I get that, I can get him a corporate card.
> 
> 
> 
> I don't see his application anymore (probably done long time ago?) so
> please have him submit another application from the Travel Resources
> page: Click here for Travel Resources
> page<http://insight.lsi.com/MyWorkday/Travel/Pages/default.aspx>
> 
> 
> 
> Then print the agreement attached, sign, scan and email back to me.
> 
> 
> 
> The employee must have a corporate card for all travel related
> reimbursable expense.  Other cards will not work with SAP expense
> reports.
> 
> 
> 
> If the ticket needs to be issued immediately, you can put it on your
> card but Andy should still apply again for Amex.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Makiko
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Makiko Krammer | Global Travel Manager | LSI Corporation | 1621
> Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035 | 408-954-3570 |
> makiko.krammer@lsi.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stark, Brian
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:32 PM
> To: Krammer, Makiko
> Cc: Sharp, Andy
> Subject: FW: lsi travel agent
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Makiko,
> 
> 
> 
> Please see below.  Andy is trying to book a trip, but as we've
> discussed before, his application for a corporate AmEx was denied.  I
> thought he had the option of using a personal credit card and could
> contact the travel agent directly.  Can you help with this?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brian
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> From: Andrew Sharp [mailto:andy.sharp@lsi.com]
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:13 PM
> 
> To: Stark, Brian
> 
> Subject: lsi travel agent
> 
> 
> 
> Oy,
> 
> 
> 
> Called the travel agent, they won't book me a flight without a
> 
> corporate card.  Stated options: Makeko (sp?) can email them and tell
> 
> them I'm an exception; or you can pay for it with your card.  I don't
> 
> think the latter is a good idea.
