OEM / ODM partnerships
Connect product design, development and manufacturing with a Taiwan-based furniture partner. Start with the function, market and specification your project needs.
Two starting points
OASYS develops office and home furniture collections and works with global brands through OEM / ODM partnerships. The right approach depends on how much of the product is already defined and what needs to be developed.
Start with a model whose structure and functions suit your application. Review the available mechanisms, support features, base, upholstery, colours and accessories to establish a configuration.
Useful starting material: series name, required options, quantity, destination and any branding or packaging requirements.
Explore Product Specifications →Start with the user, application and design intent. A clear brief helps connect appearance and ergonomics with structure, materials, component selection and manufacturing feasibility.
Useful starting material: drawings or references, essential functions, target dimensions, market requirements and expected volume.
Discuss a Development Project →Development checkpoints
Use these checkpoints to structure the discussion from first enquiry to production. The sequence and scope should be agreed around the complexity of your project.
Set the product category, intended users, target market, quantity and commercial requirements. Reference images and a list of essential functions help distinguish a styling preference from a performance requirement.
Consider ergonomics, materials, structure, mechanism and manufacturing together. Discuss which existing components can be used and which details require development, tooling or a different specification.
Use a sample to examine function, dimensions, appearance, materials and assembly. Record feedback against the agreed brief so refinements are specific and the next revision has clear evaluation criteria.
Align drawings, components, finishes, approved sample details and any required testing. Packaging, instructions, labelling and destination requirements also belong in the final specification.
Confirm the order conditions, production schedule, inspection requirements and packaging before volume manufacture. New tooling, material availability and specification changes can affect the plan.
Agree the shipping arrangement and document requirements for the destination. Identify product and configuration details that should accompany installation, care or any subsequent parts enquiry.
Configuration decisions
Changing a colour is different from changing a structure. Define how each requested option affects the user experience, component compatibility and evaluation requirements.
For example, task seating may involve mechanism and support choices, while a flexible training chair may require folding, nesting, mobility or a writing tablet. Availability and combinations need to be confirmed for the chosen model.
APPROVAL CHECKPOINTS
A useful development discussion connects each decision with a record. Agree which documents and samples are needed for the scope of your project.
Record the intended user, application, target market, essential functions and expected quantity. Distinguish fixed requirements from options still being explored.
Record the configuration, drawings, material references, photographs and feedback. Identify accepted details and any revisions needed before approval.
Align the approved model and options with the order, required documents, packaging and delivery arrangements. Clarify responsibilities for any remaining decisions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Detailed questions make the scope easier to evaluate and the quotation more useful.
Start with an existing series when its structure and core functions already meet your brief. List any changes to finishes, components or accessories and confirm their availability. A concept with new dimensions, a different mechanism or a new structural arrangement needs a broader discussion of design, feasibility, tooling and evaluation. Reference drawings and a clear list of essential functions make that discussion more productive.
A material or colour change may involve sourcing, minimum quantities and finish approval. Changes to moulded parts, metal geometry or component interfaces can add development, tooling and sample work. Branding, instructions and packaging also need to be specified. Identify each change separately so its effect can be assessed rather than treating all customisation as one item.
Review appearance, dimensions, support, adjustments, stability and assembly against the project brief. Include the actual materials and components where these affect the decision. Record the approved configuration, open issues and required changes in writing. A visually approved sample should also be aligned with any testing or documentation needed for the destination market.
Include the model, configuration, expected order volume and requested delivery date in the enquiry. Existing components and a new development project can have different requirements. Sample revisions, tooling, material availability, testing and packaging can all affect readiness for production. Quantity and timing should be confirmed for the agreed scope rather than assumed from another product or order.
Align the product specification, approved sample details, finishes, component choices and acceptance requirements. Confirm the quantity, order conditions, packaging, labels, instructions and delivery arrangement. If a requirement changes after approval, identify which documents, samples or evaluation results need to be reviewed again before production proceeds.
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Share the application, essential functions, target market and expected volume. A focused brief is the first step towards a useful technical and commercial discussion.
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