ODM

原始设计制造

Also known as: Original Design Manufacturer

A manufacturer that designs and produces a product the buyer then rebrands. ODM is faster to market than OEM but offers less differentiation, since competitors may sell the same base design.

Related terms: oem · moq

Appears in these guides

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