--- title: Search for a Factory or Organization description: Search for a Factory or Organization --- [Skip to content](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48874723889179-search-for-a-factory-or-organization#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a request](https://support.worldly.io/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Worldly logo](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Worldly%20Media%20Kit/Worldly%20Logos/Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png?width=250&height=61&name=Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png)](https://www.worldly.io/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a request](https://support.worldly.io/kb-tickets/new) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://support.worldly.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [Compliance Management](https://support.worldly.io/compliance-management?hsLang=en) 3. [Supply Chain](https://support.worldly.io/compliance-management?hsLang=en#supply-chain) # Search for a Factory or Organization **Table of Contents** - [**Navigation**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48874723889179-search-for-a-factory-or-organization#h_01KNPZRFJPQ4ERKV6RWHDC1N1M) - [**Custom Search Tool**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48874723889179-search-for-a-factory-or-organization#h_01KNPZRFJTSXCH5090GXJ066EV) - [**Select Columns Tool**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48874723889179-search-for-a-factory-or-organization#h_01KNPZRFK0WFJR4P52PR39K4XZ) - [**Advanced Search**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48874723889179-search-for-a-factory-or-organization#h_01KNPZRFK145PNBBT2QBWDTKV8) - [**Example**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48874723889179-search-for-a-factory-or-organization#h_01KNPZRFK3EHCK2ES65N52XD3T)   ## Navigation Begin by navigating to **Supply Chain** and selecting **Factory List** or **Organization List** from the left-hand navigation menu ![48874723865243.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874723865243.png?width=437&height=326&name=48874723865243.png)   In the workspace you’ll see: **![48874723866523.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874723866523.png?width=624&height=172&name=48874723866523.png)** 1. Custom Search tool 2. Select Columns tool 3. Factory/Organization: This toggle is used to switch between searching Factories or Organizations. ![48874708659995.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874708659995.png?width=134&height=92&name=48874708659995.png) 4. Basic/Advanced: This toggle is used to access the advanced search options. ![48874708661403.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874708661403.png?width=206&height=97&name=48874708661403.png)   ## Custom Search Tool This is used to enter search criteria in a basic search.  ![48874723870363.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874723870363.png?width=608&height=690&name=48874723870363.png) To search by Name, ID, or External ID: 1. Type the Name, ID or External ID in the appropriate field. 2. Click **Search** and the account will appear in the **Active Factories Details** list. - The asterisk \* symbol can be used to conduct a text based search. ![48874708664219.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874708664219.png?width=322&height=242&name=48874708664219.png) A search can be conducted in multiple ways: - Name, ID, or external ID - Type the **Name, ID, or External ID** in the appropriate field - Click **Search** and the account will appear in the **“Account” Detail** list. - Letters, numbers, or keywords - Type the letter, number, or keyword in the **Name** field. - Click **Search** and all the factories with the letter, number, or keyword in their name will appear in the **Factories Detail** list. - For example, this search was conducted with the keyword “test”, which displays all the factories with the keyword in the name. - Using the asterisk wildcard symbol   ## Select Columns Tool This is used to configure the fields you want displayed after a search is complete.  ![48874708664987.gif](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874708664987.gif?width=844&height=270&name=48874708664987.gif) To configure the fields: 1. Click on the arrow symbol to expand/collapse the window 2. Click on the fields you want displayed (blue means it’s active) The selected columns will appear in every search list until they are changed.   ## Advanced Search To access the advanced search tools, select **Advanced** from the **Basic/Advanced** toggle. ![48874708665499.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874708665499.png?width=601&height=167&name=48874708665499.png) - The **Advanced Search** page provides you with multiple qualifiers such as **Industry, Product Category, Country,** and **Active Member** that will help filter the search results. - Basic search fields such as **Name, ID,** and **External ID** are also available. - Search results can also be filtered by **SLCP ID and Status**.   ## Example Let’s take a look at an **Advanced Search** example that shows all the factories you have in common with another brand: 1. In the **Active Member** box, click on the brand(s) you want to check. ![48874708666139.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874708666139.png?width=211&height=223&name=48874708666139.png) 2. In the **Status** box, click on **Active**. You’ll know if you’ve selected it if it turns blue. ![48874723875867.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874723875867.png?width=181&height=218&name=48874723875867.png) 3. Click on **Search**. View the list of accounts meeting your criteria in the **Details** list. ![48874708667163.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874708667163.png?width=595&height=639&name=48874708667163.png) 1. If you want to change the **Factory Status**, select either the **Name** or the **ID**, which will open the factory account. ![48874708668571.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874708668571.png?width=624&height=164&name=48874708668571.png) 2. On the **Factory Information** page, select the desired status from the **Factory Status** dropdown. ![48874708670747.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48874708670747.png?width=624&height=404&name=48874708670747.png) 3. Select **Save** in the bottom left corner. [![Worldly logo](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Worldly%20Media%20Kit/Worldly%20Logos/Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png?width=120&height=30&name=Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png "Worldly logo")](https://www.worldly.io) © 2026 Worldly. 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