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| Author: | Häkkinen, L. (et al.) |
| Title: | Logistics integration in horizontal mergers and acquisitions |
| Journal: | International Journal of Logistics Management
2004 : VOL. 15:1, p. 27-42 |
| Index terms: | integration logistics mergers Finland Sweden |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper describes the integration of logistics after mergers and acquisitions (M&As) of companies within the same industry and same industry level (i.e. horizontal M&As). A review of the literature on M&As is presented and it is concluded that operational issues, in general, and logistics issues, in particular, have received little attention. In parallel with the literature review, an exploratory survey of Swedish and Finnish manufacturers that had accomplished horizontal M&As during 1995-2001 was conducted. The aim of the survey was to find out how management perceives the importance of logistics issues in M&As and also, how difficult it is to realize synergies in logistics. |
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