ALL meanings of original equipment manufacturer
original equipment manufacturer
O o - noun original equipment manufacturer a firm that purchases complex equipment, as computers, from manufacturers and modifies or combines different components for resale. 1
- noun original equipment manufacturer a firm that manufactures components or parts included in the finished product made by another. Abbreviation: OEM. 1
- noun Technical meaning of original equipment manufacturer (company) (OEM) A misleading term for a company which repackages equipment, such as computers, made by other companies. Unlike a value added reseller, an OEM does not necessarily add anything except their name to the product. In some cases though they may integrate components into complete systems. OEM arrangements are often made for marketing reasons. 1