What is the difference between OEM, ODM and OBM ?

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_{Understanding of OEM, ODM and OBM is an essential step for every e-Commerce sellers and for those people who want to start their importing or exporting business.}

- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer):

^{An OEM factory has minimal input into any part of a brand’s production process, focusing only manufacturing processes. The factory simply follows the instructions given by the brand or the consulting company ordering a production.}

- ODM (Original Design Manufacturer):

^{The ODM factory has the capability of designing the products. The importer will select the already-existed product design, use their brand name to sell the products by labeling the products or use specific package to makes the products could be recognized as their brand products.}

- JDM (Joint Design Manufacturers):

^{JDM (Joint Design Manufacturers) can be considered as a variation or even as an extension to ODM. The company outsources a product from a manufacturing entity, works in close cooperation across all aspects of design and manufacturing. The teams from both sides work together as one on tackling obstacles, design revisions and testing implementation.}

- OBM (Original Brand Manufacturer):

^{The OBM factory takes care of the entire production procedures, from design, engineer, manufacture, supply chain to marketing. OBM fully owns the brand and products.}

^{Most importers buy products from ODM factories as it will be simple, quick and easy way to put the branded products into the market. If you have strong Research & Design team, and want to sell your own products, like Apple, you can work with OEM factories.}