alkuperäisvarustajan

Alkuperäisvarustaja, known in English as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), refers to a company that manufactures parts or components which are then used in the final product of another company. This second company, the assembler, then brands and sells the finished product under its own name. For example, a company that produces tires for a car manufacturer is an alkuperäisvarustaja in that context. The tires are designed and built to the car manufacturer's specifications.

The term alkuperäisvarustaja is also used to describe a company that manufactures a complete product which is then re-branded and sold by another company. In this scenario, the alkuperäisvarustaja produces the item, but it is marketed and sold under a different brand name. This is common in industries like electronics, where a single manufacturer might produce devices for multiple well-known brands. The relationship between the alkuperäisvarustaja and the client company is often based on contracts that specify design, quality, and production volumes. The client company typically handles marketing, sales, and customer service.