Taiwan’s ODM market transitioning
Taiwan’s ODM market has a competitive edge with strong production and research & development abilities. Most leading computer companies, such as Dell, HP, and Toshiba, rely on Taiwanese ODMs for manufacturing and some product development. They usually contract to two or three Taiwanese ODMs. (see list of ODMs).
Similarly, computer peripheral equipment companies also partner with ODMs. For example, Icron Technologies, which specializes in USB extension technology, partners with a few ODMs for manufacturing and co-developing products. This model complements and enhances Icron’s own R&D teams and enables the company to lower costs and speed up production.
Taiwan’s ODMs are continuing to grow and with government support are also evolving into OEMs to take care of design, manufacturing and sales for international brands as well as develop Taiwan brands.
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