.... This paper aims to investigate the moderating effect of demand uncertainty on integration, readiness and flexibility on the responsiveness of a supply chain in the manufacturing sector of machinery and equipment for transport and lifting loads. Design/methodology/approach The authors used hierarchical...

...María Iborra; Consuelo Dolz In this paper, we analyze the heterogeneity of acquisition integration processes. Starting with the integration types laid down by Haspeslagh and Jemison (1991), we describe integration processes in terms of their integration level and their integration style. We analyze...

... and to their ability to realize this potential. In turn, the combination potential depends on M&As motives aimed at complementing firms’ technological resources, whereas firms’ ability to realize their potential is significantly influenced by their prior experience in M&As and technology integration. ©...