01. WHAT IS OEM?

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturing. It is a kind of production method in which producers do not directly produce their products, but outsource the tasks to more professional and efficient manufacturers. The brand owners could then focus on developing their own key technologies and designs, as well as establishing their own distribution channels. OEM took off globally with the rise of the electronic industry. It is commonly used by major international companies such as Microsoft and IBM.

02. WHAT IS ODM?

ODM manufacturers undertake both product design/development, and manufacturing, and the products they produce are called ODM products. The biggest difference between ODM and a foundry is that a foundry only conducts production itself, while ODM manufacturers complete the whole process from design, formula development to production. The biggest advantage of this is that OEM reduces client’ research and development time and offers a one-stop solution to product development and production.