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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:48:37 -0800
From: Andrew Sharp <andy.sharp@lsi.com>
To: Brian Stark <brian.stark@lsi.com>
Subject: Re: lsi travel agent
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I think maybe you really pissed Makiko off with that '...found a
cheaper fare than cliqbooks' thing.  Either that or it was my
misspelling of Makiko.

On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:45:40 -0700 "Krammer, Makiko"
<Makiko.Krammer@lsi.com> wrote:

> Thanks Andy.  I just emailed CWT approving the usage of our central
> billing card for your ticket. You can use your personal card for
> travel expenses (hotels, meals etc) just this time only.   Please
> submit another application from the Travel Resources page and also
> email me back the employee agreement. Once I get those, I can
> initiate getting you a corporate card guaranteed by LSI. 
> 
> Thanks so much,
> 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 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andrew Sharp [mailto:andy.sharp@lsi.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:43 PM
> To: Stark, Brian
> Cc: Krammer, Makiko
> Subject: Re: lsi travel agent
> 
> I'll do the corporate backed card.  But I need some way to get next
> week's trip off the runway, so to speak.
> 
> On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:29:55 -0700 "Stark, Brian"
> <Brian.Stark@lsi.com> wrote:
> 
> > 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.
