Shep offers the FCM Extension, a browser plugin that enhances corporate travel management by providing real-time compliance notifications and safety alerts across over 2,000 booking websites. This tool minimizes out-of-policy bookings and improves traveler safety, ultimately reducing costs and ensuring adherence to company travel policies.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
FTFounders
Product
Problem
Many corporate travelers book outside of approved channels, leading to non-compliance with company travel policies and increased risk exposure. Existing methods for enforcing travel policies often lack real-time visibility and proactive guidance at the point of booking. This results in unnecessary costs, wasted time, and potential safety concerns for traveling employees.
Solution
The FCM Extension is a browser plugin designed to enhance corporate travel management by providing real-time compliance notifications and safety alerts directly within over 2,000 booking websites. By proactively guiding travelers with pre- and point-of-booking notifications, the extension minimizes out-of-policy bookings and improves adherence to company travel policies. The tool also delivers intuitive duty-of-care features, including safety alerts related to location, weather, and political unrest, ensuring traveler well-being.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes corporate travel managers and business travelers seeking to improve travel policy compliance, reduce costs, and enhance traveler safety.
Features
- Real-time notifications on over 2,000 websites, tailored to specific travel programs
- Proactive alerts for unused tickets, vouchers, and credits to protect the bottom line
- Sustainability notifications from Thrust Carbon, offering greener trip options
- Customizable safety notifications based on company policy and real-time risk assessments
- Admin dashboard for creating bespoke messaging with GIFs, external links, and custom text
- Agile implementation for streamlined deployment to Chrome and Edge browsers