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Study on the Post-Merger Integration of IT Systems in the Retail Industry: The Case of M&A of a Department Store

The Journal of Distribution Science / The Journal of Distribution Science, (P)1738-3110; (E)2093-7717
2013, v.11 no.09, pp.25-29
https://doi.org/10.15722/jds.11.09.201309.25


& (2013). Study on the Post-Merger Integration of IT Systems in the Retail Industry: The Case of M&A of a Department Store. The Journal of Distribution Science, 11(09), 25-29, https://doi.org/10.15722/jds.11.09.201309.25

Abstract

Purpose - This study aimed to examine how the integration of IT systems was applied in the merger and acquisition (M&A) process in a Korean retail industry, based on the conceptual framework of a combination of related, existing literature. Research design, data, methodology – We employed the case study method, which involved literature reviews and interviews. We conducted a documentary survey and interviews regarding the M&A case for company A. Results – Company A had an integration strategy and plan with IT expertise before it began integrating both IT systems in D-Day. The IT integration of both systems was completed efficiently and effectively. Company A utilized not just one but all integration options, which was done in stages and according to situation. Conclusions - Companies should develop an integration strategy and have a clear integration plan with IT expertise in order to achieve successful integration. Companies trying to integrate IT systems during an M&A process can utilize all integration options in consideration of their business context and IT system conditions.

keywords
M&A, Integration of IT Systems, Integration Planning, Integration Model.

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