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 What is the meaning of the term - OEM customer? Designing and manufacturing electronics hardware products has evolved into two camps. One camp is the OEM. The other is comprised of contract electronics solutions providers, who often subcontract with each other for the same OEM customer or program. Details below on differences between these firms plus, why it is important you should know, especially if you are looking to reduce or manage your EMS sourcing spend. OEM – Original equipment manufacturer The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is the brand owner, the company whose logo displays on the final product. Think Cisco, Dell, Samsung, Lenovo, LG, Microsoft, Apple … For example. Apple’s iPhone has the Apple logo clearly visible to users. Apple is the OEM. Apple designs its products, but Apple outsources the majority of iPhone manufacturing production to contract electronics solutions providers. Both EMS and ODM. Apple does this to leverage cost to scale. It's cheaper for OEMs...

If you’re considering OEM certifications for your collision repair facility, take a good look at your playing field, what your competitors are doing in your market and how OEM certifications can make you the winning team. The playing field in the collision repair industry is changing, and the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have moved from the sidelines to the center field. If you want to be a winning coach and an excellent repair provider, you need the strongest offensive and defensive weapons working for you. That’s where OEM certifications come in. An Evolution With three CARSTAR locations in Sidney, Troy, and Piqua, Ohio, I’ve watched how we repair vehicles evolve. I want to be at the forefront of delivering the highest-quality repairs, so I’m always looking at training and certification programs that help our team be their best. OEM certifications are a part of that game plan today. My opinion of OEM certifications is that they’re a good thing. They provide access to the w...