OEM

American  

[oh-ee-em] / ˈoʊˈiˈɛm /

abbreviation

1. original equipment manufacturer:

   1. a firm that purchases complex equipment, as computers, from manufacturers and modifies or combines different components for resale.

   2. a firm that manufactures components or parts included in the finished product made by another.

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OEM British  

abbreviation

1. original equipment manufacturer: a computer company whose products are made by customizing basic parts supplied by others

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Etymology

Origin of OEM

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

"As a result, labour conditions in OEM facilities are closely shaped by brand sourcing practices," said CLW.

From BBC

Earlier this month, med-tech provider Teleflex announced the sale of its acute care, interventional urology and original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, businesses to two different buyers for more than $2 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to restructure the OEM into an independent department.

From Los Angeles Times

County Board of Supervisors has directed the Chief Executive Office to evaluate OEM’s staffing and funding.

From Los Angeles Times

County’s OEM, suggested that a lack of resources led to “trade-offs” and “coordination and communication challenges.”

From Los Angeles Times