also: セットメーカ
manufacturer of assembled products
Wasei-eigo term referring to a company that assembles and sells finished products, often in contrast to parts suppliers.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from set maker
That set maker sells finished products under its own brand.
The relationship between parts manufacturers and set makers is important in the manufacturing industry.
Variant with interpunct, sometimes used for clarity.
Wasei-eigo from English 'set' and 'maker'. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it is used in Japanese business contexts to mean a manufacturer of assembled products.