Industry Code Explorer
Overview
The Industry Code Explorer is a tool within company_dns that allows users to search across multiple industry classification systems simultaneously. This unified search experience helps researchers, analysts, and developers identify and compare industrial classifications across different global standards.
Supported Classification Systems
The Industry Code Explorer supports five major industry classification systems:
| System |
Description |
Origin |
| US SIC |
Standard Industrial Classification |
United States |
| UK SIC |
Standard Industrial Classification |
United Kingdom |
| EU NACE |
Statistical Classification of Economic Activities |
European Union |
| ISIC |
International Standard Industrial Classification |
United Nations |
| Japan SIC |
Japan Standard Industrial Classification |
Japan |
Key Features
Unified Search
- Search across all five classification systems simultaneously
- Find matching industry codes based on keywords or descriptions
- Compare equivalent classifications across different systems
Advanced Results Display
- View results in an organized card layout
- See source system, code, and detailed descriptions
- View additional metadata in a structured grid format
Filtering Capabilities
- Filter results by classification system
- See counts of matches in each system
- Quickly narrow down results to relevant systems
JSON Data Access
- View complete JSON data for any result
- Copy JSON to clipboard with one click
- Access all available metadata for each industry code
User-Friendly Interface
- Pagination controls for large result sets
- Clear visual identification of source systems
- Intuitive filtering options
- Responsive design works on various screen sizes
How to Use
- Enter a Search Term
- Type an industry keyword in the search box (e.g., “manufacturing”, “oil”, “retail”)
- Click the “Search” button or press Enter
- Review Results
- Browse through the matching industry codes across all systems
- Each result card shows the classification system, code, and description
- Filter if Needed
- Use checkboxes on the left to filter by classification system
- See how many matches exist in each system
- Examine Details
- Each result includes additional metadata like division, group, or class information
- Click “View JSON” to see the complete structured data
- Navigate Large Result Sets
- Use pagination controls at the bottom to move through pages of results
- Results are displayed with 10 items per page for easy browsing
Use Cases
- Cross-Border Business Analysis: Compare how a business activity is classified in different countries
- Market Research: Identify all relevant industry codes for a particular business domain
- Regulatory Compliance: Find the appropriate industry classifications for regulatory filings
- Economic Research: Study how different classification systems categorize similar economic activities
Technical Implementation
The Industry Code Explorer is implemented using modern web technologies:
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript
- Data retrieval: Fetch API to query the company_dns backend
- Results rendering: Dynamic DOM manipulation for efficient display
Example Search Terms
For best results, try searching for:
- Broad categories: “retail”, “manufacturing”, “technology”
- Specific activities: “oil extraction”, “software publishing”, “financial services”
- Industry jargon: “SaaS”, “fintech”, “biotech”
The Industry Code Explorer is continuously improved to enhance search functionality and user experience across browsers and devices.