Background: The history of mergers and acquisitions (M&A's) started back in the 18th century which occurred in waves; the first wave was recorded in the 1890s; the second wave in 1920s; third wave in 1940s; fourth wave in 1960s and fifth wave in 1980s. The motive for mergers and acquisitions was basically for synergy, diversification and growth. The motive for M&A's leads to organizational change of X-Logistics AB. The company was founded in 1997 by; alpha-Post, Beta post and gamma-post respectively. The name of the company was changed from “Xlogistics” to “Y-Logistics on March 01, 2010.Purpose: Based on the background of the study, the purpose is to study the influence of mergers and acquisitions (M&A's) on X- Logistics company.Method: To be able to fulfil the purpose of this study, a qualitative research method was considered using an inductive approach of a single case study. Primary data were collected using a face-to-face interview with the aid of the company's representatives such as; operational managers and subordinates. Findings: Findings showed that mergers and acquisitions exert a strong influence on functional activities in the following ways to achieve; greater collaboration with Bring logistics AB; a new strategy to succeed in the future; gain a competitive advantage in its industry; new working relationship and top management decisions. Again, mergers and acquisitions exert a strong influence on technological activities in the following, the company has a unified central IT system within six-member families; new IT system called “d-scan”; new IT system called “checkpoint” and new “radiophone”; new fork-lift equip with an information system to facilitate work processes. The study concludes that mergers and acquisitions exert a strong influence on the functional and technological activities of X-Logistics FirmOriginality: The author of this thesis designed two models of his own creation in the following; a model of organizational learning and a model summarizing theoretical frame of reference.

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