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

• Published in: Journal of distribution science pp. 25 - 29
• Main Authors: 김규배, 황희중
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 한국유통과학회 01.09.2013
• Subjects: 경제학
• ISSN: 1738-3110; 2093-7717
• DOI: 10.15722/jds.11.09.201309.25

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. KCI Citation Count: 0