What they call their work
What they do
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Supply Chain Labor Rights Investigation and Advocacy 4 activities
- Conducting research to map production facilities and risksConducts research to map global production locations, including nearly 100,000 in the apparel sector between 2019–2022 and facilities affected by natural disasters such as cyclones, flooding, and earthquakes. Collaborates on risk-mapping dashboards, such as heat-related risks in India’s textile supply chains with HeatWatch Foundation.
- Facilitating data sharing by multi-stakeholder initiativesEnables multi-stakeholder initiatives such as the Fair Wear Foundation, Nirapon Inc., and the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles to upload aggregated member supply chain data and display it via interactive embedded maps on their websites, enhancing collective transparency.
- Operating an open global supply chain mapping platformOperates a free, open-data platform that maps and shares information on over 2.5 million production facilities across 225 countries and territories, providing a central source of truth for supply chain transparency. The platform supports multi-sector supply chain visibility beyond its origins in apparel, with data licensed under Creative Commons Sharealike 4.0.
- Supporting civil society and research organizations with supply chain dataProvides unique datasets and expert support to civil society organizations (e.g., MUDEM in Türkiye) and research institutions (e.g., Global Labor Institute) to verify brand-facility connections and study environmental and labor risks in supply chains.
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Professional Field Knowledge Development 1 activity
- Offering expert consultation and capacity-building on supply chain transparencyProvides one-on-one consultations for researchers and participates in webinars and workshops to share best practices, case studies, and technical guidance on supply chain transparency with multi-stakeholder initiatives and their members.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Assigning and managing universal supplier identifiers (OS IDs)Provides a free, universal OS ID to each production facility in the database, using algorithmic matching (80%+ confidence) and manual review (50–80% confidence) to clean, deduplicate, and link supplier data across brands and tiers. Maintains an open data model where all OS IDs are publicly available and interoperable.
- Enabling API and system integrations for automated data exchangeProvides one- and two-way API access to enable programmatic querying, automated data deduplication, and integration of OS IDs into external systems such as Higg, ZDHC, Worldly, MyVox, and amfori BEPI. Supports service providers and multi-stakeholder initiatives in building interoperable tools.
- Launching and managing targeted supply chain visibility programsDesigned and implemented OS Hub Spotlight, a documented program to enhance supply chain visibility through targeted engagement and collaboration with partners, as of 2025.
- Providing data cleaning and upload support servicesOffers data cleaning services and technical support to prepare supply chain data for upload, including error correction guidance and formatting assistance. Provides templates and documented processes to help organizations standardize and submit data.
- Providing free and paid tools for supply chain data access and displayOffers free public access to search, download, and upload supply chain data via a user-friendly database, along with free data templates and step-by-step guidance for CSV/Excel uploads. Also provides paid features including an embedded map plugin for organizations to display supplier data on their websites and premium functionality to support supply chain management.
- Supporting supplier visibility and credibility through profile claimingOperates a supplier profile claiming system that allows production facilities to verify and manage their data, resulting in confirmed profiles with a green banner and "Claimed" badge. This increases supplier credibility, discoverability, and opportunities for partnerships with brands.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KATHLEEN CHAPMAN | CTO | 40 | $225K |
| NATALIE GRILLON | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $222K |
| MANISHA RIA SHAH | CFO/COO | 40 | $191K |
| GRIFFIN SHAY | GROWTH & PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR | 40 | $168K |
| PRANALI CHHATBAR | SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER | 40 | $131K |
| LAUREN SPIRIG | PRINCIPAL GIFTS OFFICER | 40 | $104K |
| JOANNA HOWARTH | SECRETARY | 40 | $101K |
| TYLER HEATH | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 40 | $101K |
- ARUNA KASHYAP — DIRECTOR
- DR FENG GAO — DIRECTOR UNTIL OCT. 2025
- FLEUR MEERMAN — DIRECTOR
- JACK HARDINGES — DIRECTOR
- JAMES SCHAFFER — DIRECTOR AS OF OCT. 2025
- JIEHUI KIA — DIRECTOR
- LARA METCALF — TREASURER
- LAURA CARTER — DIRECTOR
- MARIA VICTORIA GAMA — DIRECTOR
- MATT PUTKOSKI — DIRECTOR
- PAUL ROELAND — DIRECTOR
- PETER BURROWS — BOARD CHAIR
- ROLA ABIMOURCHED — DIRECTOR
- RYAN KLATH — DIRECTOR
- THY TRY — DIRECTOR UNTIL OCT. 2025
Who they work with
- ALDI Partner — Data contributor to Open Supply Hub
- ARVIND LIMITED Partner — Partner organization that supports engagement with Open Supply Hub to enhance trust between suppliers and clients.
- Amazon Partner — Data contributor and public supporter of Open Supply Hub
- ESCP Partner — Partners with ESCP to provide certified suppliers a platform to showcase their commitments and connect with customers.
- Fair Factories Clearinghouse Partner — Service provider sharing data on Open Supply Hub.
- Fair Trade USA Partner — Service provider sharing data on Open Supply Hub.
- Fair Wear Foundation Partner — Uploaded an aggregated list of facilities connected to its members into Open Supply Hub.
- Find Sourcing Partner — Service provider sharing data on Open Supply Hub.
- Global Labor Institute Partner — Provided data to support academic research on apparel production and climate risks.
- Google Partner — Uses Google's geocoding service to generate GPS coordinates for facilities in the database.
- HeatWatch Foundation Partner — Collaborated to develop a dashboard for heat stress risk mapping in India’s textile supply chains.
- HeatWatch Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Open Supply Hub to develop a dashboard for heat stress risk mapping in India’s textile supply chains.
- Higg Partner — Uses Open Supply Hub's API to integrate OS IDs into its system.
- International Accord Foundation Partner — Service provider sharing data on Open Supply Hub.
- Leaflet Partner — Uses Leaflet mapping library for interactive map functionality.
- MUDEM Partner — Collaborates with MUDEM to identify workplaces and verify brand connections for textile and apparel workers in Türkiye
- MUDEM Partner — Supports MUDEM’s grievance mechanism for textile workers in Türkiye by enabling identification of workplaces and brand connections.
- Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives Partner — Collaborates with multi-stakeholder initiatives to advance transparency and data sharing across memberships.
- Nirapon Inc. Partner — Uploaded an aggregated list of facilities connected to its members into Open Supply Hub.
- OEKO-TEX® STeP Partner — Partner organization using Open Supply Hub, referenced in a case study quote from its product manager.
- Open Apparel Registry Network — Original name and foundational initiative of Open Supply Hub, focused on the apparel sector.
- Open Apparel Registry Network — Original platform that evolved into Open Supply Hub, with shared mission of open supply chain mapping.
- Partnership for Sustainable Textiles Partner — Uploaded an aggregated list of facilities connected to its members into Open Supply Hub.
- Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (PST) Partner — Collaborates with PST as a public platform for identifying and attributing production facilities in retail supply chains.
- RBA Partner — Engaged Open Supply Hub to map electronics and automotive supply chain data using the OS ID.
- Responsible Business Alliance Partner — Engaged Open Supply Hub to map its supply chain dataset to the OS ID for improved data interoperability.
- SLCP Partner — Collaborates with SLCP to help facilities convert supply chain visibility into growth and credibility.
- SLCP Partner — Collaborates with SLCP, which uses OS Hub to track and manage supplier data.
- Stella McCartney Partner — Data contributor to Open Supply Hub
- The Walt Disney Company Partner — Data contributor to Open Supply Hub
How they approach the work
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- Centralized Infrastructure to Enable Multi-Stakeholder Collaborationmethodology: centralized_data_infrastructureBy providing a centralized, open data infrastructure, we reduce duplication and data management burdens, enabling multi-stakeholder initiatives to focus on mission-driven collaboration, because shared infrastructure lowers barriers to coordination and amplifies collective impact.
- Co-Designed, Equitable Data Governancemethodology: co-designed-data-sharingBy designing data systems in collaboration with civil society and rightsholders, we enable safer and more ethical data sharing, because participatory design centers marginalized voices and mitigates risks associated with power imbalances in supply chains.
- Open Data as a Driver of Supply Chain Accountabilitymethodology: transparency-for-accountabilityBy making supply chain data open, standardized, and universally accessible, we enable transparency that drives accountability and behavioral change, because visibility into brand-facility connections empowers stakeholders to act on risks and inequities.
- Universal Facility Identification for Data Interoperabilitymethodology: universal_id_and_interoperabilityBy assigning standardized, universal OS IDs to production facilities through deduplication and matching algorithms, we enable seamless data interoperability across systems and organizations, because consistent identifiers reduce fragmentation and enable cross-platform collaboration.