Calvington Ties

Silk Tie Buying Trip Como, Italy

Searching for the perfect Ties

Goals and Objectives

• Expand product line include silk ties

• The ties should have classic look

• Pricing should be competitive

• Limit the number of manufacturers to four

• Seek best quality for lowest price

A Typical Silk Tie Supplier

• established in 1990• Antartide is a quality oriented company• very young and dynamic• winning secret is ability to produce great

style• focus on product research • meet increasing demand of discriminating

clientele

Itinerary

• ties.doc

Participants: John Weston, Lilly Bryce, Shannon CassidyDates: May 8 - May 13, 2004Trip: Como,ItalyPurpose: Select and Purchase new product line

Estimated Expense Per Person Total Group TotalAirfare Round Trip 750.00$ 2,250.00$ 2,250.00$ Train fare for all train trips 50.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ Taxi to and from airport 75.00$ 225.00$ 225.00$ Taxis for three days in Italy 120.00$ 360.00$ 360.00$ Meals for five days 350.00$ 1,050.00$ 1,050.00$ Entertainment 500.00$ 500.00$ Hotel Prices for Four nights 1,890.60$ 5,671.80$ 5,671.80$ Total 3,235.60$ 9,706.80$ 9,706.80$

Budget