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An original design manufacturer creates the design and manufactures the final product.  Oftentimes, the ODM will retain the IP unless otherwise contracted.  The final product is then sold by the branding company through a white label or private label deal.  Companies that provide EMS often work with an OEM to develop and produce their products.  Frontend services that the EMS provides during the prototyping phase is testing of the developing product to include regulatory and environmental testing.  The backend services of EMS happen after manufacturing, which includes support of the product for warranty and repair services.