Updates and new features are regularly developed and released on Open Supply Hub, often based on feedback from users like you. Read what was included in the most recently released set of changes.
Here’s what you can expect from the most recent updates to Open Supply Hub:
Industry Classification (ISIC): Search & Contribute Facility Types
What is ISIC?
ISIC (International Standard Industrial Classification) is a global standard for classifying economic activities and industries. OS Hub now supports both ISIC Rev 4 and Rev 5 to help you find and describe facilities by their industry type.
Search by Industry Classification
The facility search now includes an Industry Classification field that searches across ISIC Rev 4 and Rev 5 categories at every level. Users can see how many locations fall under each category, making it easier to find facilities by their industry type across all sectors.
Industry Classification on Profiles
Production location profiles now display Industry Classification information in a dedicated section, showing the reported code and title for each ISIC revision along with the source information.
Earth Genome Satellite-Detected Locations: Community Validation Pilot
Validate Facilities from Satellite Imagery
Open Supply Hub is piloting a community validation feature for production locations detected from satellite imagery by Earth Genome. Logged-in users can review candidate locations and vote on whether they are real facilities. Candidates move through verification stages based on community feedback—as votes come in, candidates transition from unverified to disputed to confirmed.
Find Candidates on the Map
Satellite-detected candidate locations appear on the interactive map at closer zoom levels. Clicking a candidate shows you its source, confidence score, vote tally, and nearby existing locations. Each candidate has its own labeled page you can visit to learn more.
Candidates Stay Separate
To protect data quality, satellite-detected candidates don't appear in regular facility searches, downloads, or data exports. They're only visible to users who are actively validating them, so brands and supply chain teams never accidentally receive unverified data.
Claims: Invite Others to Claim a Facility
You can now email someone at an unclaimed facility and invite them to claim their profile on OS Hub. Include an optional note explaining why you're reaching out. Moderators can see who sent each invitation, helping them understand the claim's context.
Complete Provenance in Downloads
Data download exports now include full source information for data center attributes: source name and link, type and date, methodology notes, and AI usage information. This transparency helps you understand where each data point comes from.
Profiles & Navigation: Clearer Data Labels
"Understanding Data Labels" Panel
The explanation of Claimed, Crowdsourced, and Spotlight Partner data labels now appears in a compact panel on facility profiles next to the OS ID. Select any label to see its definition in place—this prevents confusion with the facility's claim status.
Updated Navigation
The site navigation has been updated: the "Explore" link is now labeled "Map," and the Introduction link directs you to the refreshed homepage.
New features and updates like these are often built based on feedback from OS Hub users. If you have any questions about these updates or would like to make a suggestion for future improvements, please contact us.