OEMs
Factory source companies
OEM is an abbreviation for original equipment manufacturer, which is a company that makes parts and subsystems for other companies, who use them in their products.
Constructing from components
- productionMaking or generating something
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
- factoriesIndustrial production facilities
- plantsPhotosynthesizing rooted organisms
mass-production · white-label · outsourcing · automation · supply-chain · procurement · logistics · inventory
Individual elements of whole
- modulesSelf-contained system components
- subassembliesIntermediate manufactured units
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments
fittings · mechanisms · systems · devices · equipment · units · elements · specifications
Hardware's permanent programming
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- chipsetCoordinated circuit collection
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
BIOS · UEFI · integration · platform · architecture · protocols · compatibility · standards
Granting official permission
- agreementsFormal mutual arrangements
- contractsEnforceable written agreements
- alliancesFormal unions for cooperation
- distributorsEntities that supply retailers
resellers · dealerships · authorized · certification · warranty · support · affiliates · integrators
Company identifying symbol
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- identityWho someone is
- white-labelBrandless goods for rebranding
- rebadgingSelling under another name
Companies manufacturing vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- shipbuildersThose who construct vessels
appliances · telecommunications · semiconductors · defense · automotive · computing
assembly
Constructing from components
- productionMaking or generating something
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
- factoriesIndustrial production facilities
plants · mass-production · white-label · outsourcing · automation · supply-chain · procurement · logistics · inventory · workforce
parts
Individual elements of whole
- modulesSelf-contained system components
- subassembliesIntermediate manufactured units
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
accessories · fittings · mechanisms · systems · devices · equipment · units · elements · specifications · SKUs
firmware
Hardware's permanent programming
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- chipsetCoordinated circuit collection
motherboard · BIOS · UEFI · integration · platform · architecture · protocols · compatibility · standards · certification
licensing
Granting official permission
- agreementsFormal mutual arrangements
- contractsEnforceable written agreements
- alliancesFormal unions for cooperation
distributors · resellers · dealerships · authorized · certification · warranty · support · affiliates · integrators · franchising
logo
Company identifying symbol
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- identityWho someone is
- white-labelBrandless goods for rebranding
automakers
Companies manufacturing vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
shipbuilders · appliances · telecommunications · semiconductors · defense · automotive · computing
OEMsretailers
Businesses selling to public
resellers · distributors · dealers · wholesalers · end users
- OEM partsComponents from original manufacturer