HardwareZusatzlieferanten
HardwareZusatzlieferanten is a term used in German-speaking procurement to designate suppliers that provide supplementary hardware components, spare parts, and accessory modules not included in the original equipment manufacturer’s BOM but needed for maintenance, upgrade, or customization of hardware systems. They operate alongside OEMs and authorized distributors to ensure the availability of compatible parts across product lifecycles.
Typical offerings include replacement screws, fasteners, connectors, mounting brackets, fans, cooling modules, enclosures, memory or expansion
Relation with manufacturers: They function as independent distributors or second-tier suppliers, sometimes holding authorized aftermarket status.
Market and standards: The ecosystem is driven by service level agreements, traceability, and quality management systems