ODM and OEM are commonly available options when proposing a product development project. As the globally competitive trade environment is changing constantly, some startups tend to be caught between these two choices.

The term OEM represents the original equipment manufacturer, providing product manufacturing services. The product is completely designed by customers, then outsourced to OEM production.

Receiving all the product design-related materials, including drawings, specifications, and sometimes a mold, OEM will manufacture products based on the design of the customer. In this way, the risk factors of products production can be well controlled, and there is no need to invest cost in the factory building, and save human resources of worker employment and management.

When working with OEM vendors, you can usually implement the judgment upon whether they match your brand demand through their existing products. If the manufacturer has produced products similar to the products you need, it represents that they have clearly understood the detailed production and assembly process, and there is a corresponding material supply chain that they have established a thorough business connection with.

ODM (original design manufacturer) also known as white label manufacturing, offers private label products.

Customers can specify the use of their own brand names on the product. In this way, the customer themselves would look exactly like the manufacturer of the products.

Because the ODM does the practical handling of the production process, it shortens the developing stage of pushing new products to the market, and saves a lot of startup costs and time.

If the company has a variety of sales and marketing channels, while there is no research and development capability, letting ODM design and conduct standardized mass production will be a great choice. In most cases, the ODM would support customization services among brand logo, material, color, size, etc. And some manufacturers can meet the product function and module customized requirements.

In general, OEM is responsible for manufacturing processes, while ODM focuses on product development services and other product services.

Select OEM or ODM depending on your needs. If you have accomplished product design and technical specifications available for manufacturing, OEM is your right partner. If you are considering developing products, but lack R&D capability, working with ODM is commonly recommended.

Where to find the ODM or OEM suppliers?

Searching for B2B sites, you will get plentiful ODM and OEM vendor resources. Or participating in the authoritative trade fairs, you can clearly find the manufacturer that meets requirements by visiting a lot of commodity displays.

Of course, you are welcome to contact TouchDisplays. Depending on over ten years of manufacturing experience, we offer the most professional and high-quality ODM and OEM solutions to help achieve ideal brand value. Click the following link to learn more about the customization service.

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