ODM (Original Design Manufacturer)

A company that designs and manufactures products that are then branded by another company.

Why It Matters

ODM can speed up time to market because the supplier already has a base product, but it usually gives you less design control than OEM.

Practical Example

A supplier offers an existing bottle design that you can brand and slightly customize instead of building a new mold from scratch.

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