Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Original Equipment Manufacturer
     
         (OEM) A misleading term for a company which
        repackages equipment, such as computers, made by other
        companies.  Unlike a {value added reseller}, an OEM does not
        necessarily add anything except their name to the product.  In
        some cases though they may integrate components into complete
        systems.  OEM arrangements are often made for marketing
        reasons.
     
        [Origin?]
     
        (2001-04-09)