Quick Definition

An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) refers to a company that produces parts and equipment that may be marketed by another manufacturer.

Examples

• 1A company like Intel supplies OEM computer processors to Dell, which then uses these processors in its laptops.
• 2Automotive companies like Ford may use OEM parts such as Bosch fuel injectors in their vehicle assembly.
• 3Samsung, an OEM, manufactures displays and memory chips that are used in Apple’s iPhones.

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