OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)

A company that manufactures products to be sold under another company's brand.

Why It Matters

OEM work gives you more control over specifications, materials, and product design than simple private labeling.

Practical Example

You provide the product drawings, performance requirements, and packaging rules, and the factory manufactures to that specification.

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