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Successful mergers depend on strong integration plans

By STAFF

Based on a survey of 86 executives involved in mergers and acquisitions, researchers concluded that many companies have begun to formalize the way they manage business integrations.

From the Quarter 03 2007 issue

Now that mergers and acquisitions are again attracting interest, companies are focusing on how to deliver on their promise of greater value for their shareholders. As a result, they're taking a methodical approach to integrating their operations, including their supply chains, says a new report from the Conference Board, a nonprofit business research organization. Based on a survey of 86 executives involved in mergers and acquisitions, researchers concluded that many companies have begun to formalize the way they manage business integrations....

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