OEM begins with a complete specification or approved reference. ODM begins with a customer, market and price direction that still needs product decisions.
Define the handover.
Product programs move faster when buyer and supplier responsibilities are explicit. We document the input, open decisions, approval reference and production scope.
Working model
What the project needs.
OEM inputTech pack, physical reference, artwork, standards and commercial targets.
ODM inputCustomer profile, assortment direction, target price, quantity and timeline.
Shared outputApproved construction, material set, golden sample and packing reference.
Change controlWritten revisions and reapproval before affected production proceeds.
Project control
A clear route from brief to order.
The exact sequence changes with development depth, but every stage should produce an approved reference.
Brief review
Confirm market, product, scope, quantity and timing.
Feasibility & quote
Identify construction, sourcing and commercial assumptions.
Sample & approval
Review the physical product and record required changes.
Bulk & delivery
Produce and inspect against the approved references.