Ferreira, Manuel PortugalArmagan, SunguLi, Dan2009-08-112009-08-112007-12FERREIRA, Manuel Portugal; ARMAGAN, Sungu; LI, Dan - Vertical integration for full outsourcing: growth and internationalization of a portuguese packaging firm. Revista Electrônica de Estratégia & Negócios. Vol. 1, n.º 1 (2007).http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/51Based on a case study of a Portuguese packaging firm, this paper examines how vertical integration of the supplier serves as a vehicle for the full outsourcing of the client firms' needs in a solution that reduces transaction costs, favors specialization, and permits small and medium-sized firms to develop competencies that may be exploited in a wide array of projects. Vertical integration by the supplier (a governance decision) is a strategic response to changes in the sourcing model of the clients. Client-supplier relationships have inter-spatial and inter-temporal value that surpasses spot market exchanges.engStrategic outsourcingVertical integrationInternationalizationCase studyjournal article