Home – Custom Rubber Molding – Plumbing Assembly Products – oem-odm-decision-guide OEM or ODM? Sourcing Model Decision Guide Determine the best sourcing strategy for your program OEM means Engelhardt manufactures your own design; ODM means you adapt a proven Engelhardt design under your brand. Answer four questions and the guide weighs which model fits your program. Four questions Do you have your own product design or drawing? Yes — a defined design we own No — we would adapt an existing design Expected order volume Higher volume / ongoing program Lower volume / market test How important is fast market entry? We can invest in development time We need to launch quickly How important is product exclusivity? Critical — we need a unique product Acceptable — a shared design is fine Get My Recommended Model Recommended sourcing model OEM ODM Discuss This Model With Engelhardt →