OEM workflow
Photo Stick OEM Process: Sample to Mass Production
Key takeaways
- A complete brief prevents quotation changes.
- Approve function before packaging.
- A specification and golden sample control production.
- Agree QC and shipping documents before production.
A reliable OEM project is a sequence of controlled approvals. Each stage reduces a different commercial, functional, visual, regulatory or production risk.
1. Requirements and quotation
Provide market, volume, connectors, capacity, retail position, packaging and app requirements. The quotation should state inclusions, MOQ, sample terms and specification revision.
2. Functional sample
Test installation, recognition, first and incremental backup, restore, file browsing and storage-full behavior on representative phones and computers. Close issues in a revised sample.
3. Branding and compliance
After function is stable, approve logo, housing, artwork, manuals, capacity labels and barcodes. Review importer and certification marking together. See available options on the OEM/ODM page.
4. Production and shipment
Mass production references the approved sample and specification. Final inspection covers capacity, connectors, app recognition, transfer, cosmetics, packaging and carton labels.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an OEM project take?
Timing depends on customization, material availability, sample revisions and certification review; confirm a schedule per project.
Should packaging be final before the sample?
No. Final compatibility and certification wording should wait until the functional configuration is approved.
What is a golden sample?
The approved physical reference used with the written specification to judge production units.