WHAT IS AN OEM?
WHAT TYPES OF PARTS DO AUTOMOTIVE OEMS PRODUCE?
WHAT IS AN AFTERMARKET PART?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OEM PARTS AND AFTERMARKET PARTS?
Typically, if you take your car to a mechanic for some repair and a part needs to be replaced, the mechanic will give you two options, to use the OEM part or an aftermarket part. The difference between OEM parts and aftermarket parts can be thought of as similar to name brand pharmaceuticals and the off-brand generic options. Both do essentially the same thing, so why choose one over the other? The reason is that aftermarket parts tend to be cheaper. This is often why a consumer will choose to use an aftermarket part if it is available.
Often, availability of aftermarket parts is much greater as well. Aftermarket parts are typically made to fit many different automobiles, like a one-size-fits-all deal. This results in a great availability on the market. In fact, in many cases, aftermarket parts are really the only choice that a consumer has. This is because OEMs tend to discontinue the manufacture of certain parts and components, thus for those with older cars, aftermarket parts may be the only option available.
Having said that, it is commonly believed that aftermarket parts are of inferior quality to OEM components. While this is a possibility, this is hardly a rule set in stone. While some aftermarket parts may be of questionable quality, many aftermarket parts are equal to the OEM part in terms of quality, and as mentioned previously, are often much more widely available.
HOW DOES PELI HELP OEMS AND AFTERMARKET PART MANUFACTURERS AND MECHANICS?
There are a number of challenges that OEMs are facing currently. With the rise of globalisation and increasingly complex global supply chains, perhaps the most urgent of the challenges faced by OEMs is logistics.
For OEMs and aftermarket part manufacturers transporting valuable and fragile equipment from point A to point B, with on-time delivery and damage-free freight is crucial. To address this challenge, OEM and VAR organisations need to choose the right partner in packaging so they can focus on what they do best: developing the best product for their customers or end users.
Peli’s broad expertise in developing packaging, shipping and storage solutions helps address this challenge. Through a set of innovative high-performance cases and containers and its interior customisation, Peli is the right partner to mitigate the risk that is inherent in the transportation of fragile, valuable equipment.
If you’d like to know more about how Peli can help you with your packaging needs, click on the button below to speak to a Peli customer success expert today!
