The Supplier Data Program is an important contributor to OCS’s approach to enabling growth within a vibrant, legal recreational cannabis market. Through this Program, Suppliers are provided with important wholesale sales and distribution metrics that assist with product forecasting and business planning.
Subscription Levels
Level 1 Data Subscription – OCS Suppliers will be able to access data and reports to gain insight into the sales performance of their own product portfolio across Ontario.
Level 2 Data Subscription – OCS Suppliers will be able to access data on the sales performance of their own product portfolio AND access data pertaining to their competitors’ products, helping to determine relative market share and explore market opportunities. Data attributes include aggregate sales at a SKU level, with various ways to filter and visualize data.
How do I enroll in the OCS Data Program?
As part of your supplier onboarding process, please contact us at dataprogram@ocs.ca to enroll in the Sale of Data program.
What are the key differences between Levels 1 and 2 of my subscription?
Both levels provide you with your own inventory and sales information. However, Level 2 also provides you with your competitors’ aggregate sales data at a SKU level as well.
How do I receive access to the data to which I have subscribed?
The OCS Data Program is administered using Power BI, a Microsoft platform. Detailed login and access instructions will be included in your onboarding email.
How is the Data Portal different from the Vendor Portal?
As an OCS Supplier, you will be given access to our internal IT systems where you can view your Purchase Orders and invoices – this portal is known as the Vendor Portal and can be found on the header of this web page. The Data Portal is administered via Power BI and is separate from the Vendor Portal.
I currently use Power BI within my own organization – can I simply share the data from the OCS Data Program with my organization’s account?
At the moment, this feature is not supported.
Can I change subscription levels?
You may upgrade from Level 1 to Level 2 at any time, but changing from Level 2 to Level 1 will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and up to the sole discretion of the OCS.