alkuperäisvalmistajan

Alkuperäisvalmistaja, often abbreviated as OEM from the English "Original Equipment Manufacturer," refers to a company that produces parts or components that are then used in the final product of another company. This means the original equipment manufacturer's parts are integrated into a larger system or product that is then sold under a different brand name. For example, a company that manufactures car tires might be an alkuperäisvalmistaja for a major automobile manufacturer, supplying tires that are installed on new cars rolling off the assembly line.

The term can also refer to the company that originally designed and manufactured a product, which is then resold by another company. In this context, the reselling company might be a distributor or a retailer. For instance, a software company that develops an operating system could be considered an alkuperäisvalmistaja when a computer manufacturer pre-installs that operating system on their hardware. The relationship between an alkuperäisvalmistaja and its customer often involves contractual agreements regarding quality, specifications, and delivery. The end product is typically branded with the name of the company that purchases and markets the components or the entire assembled product, rather than the alkuperäisvalmistaja itself. This distinction is crucial in understanding supply chains and product branding within various industries.