Cartograph
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Overview
Cartograph helps buyers organize outstanding supplier work and keep track of order confirmations. However, scheduled follow-up checks run each morning rather than immediately after record changes. Each resulting task includes its reason and owner, giving teams clear responsibility for reviewing issues and coordinating the next response.
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Starting Price
$0.69
per successful Scout Agent outcome
Cartograph Specifications
- Inventory Management
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Collaboration Tools
What Is Cartograph?
Cartograph is cloud-based supply chain management software for manufacturers that purchase parts and materials for production. Buyers, planners, and operations teams can access it using web, Mac, and iPhone apps. It offers supply chain visibility, shortage forecasts, task management, and Scout Agent.
The software connects supplier communications with records from a company’s existing ERP system. This gives teams a shared view of incoming materials and the production requirements they support. The focus is keeping supplier orders on track.
For manufacturers managing frequent delivery changes, Cartograph brings purchasing issues into one workspace. Teams can identify orders needing attention and assign the follow-up work. Its AI agent handles routine supplier communication within agreed limits. The software suits manufacturers whose buyers spend considerable time following up with suppliers to keep materials available for production.
What Is Cartograph Best For?
The software is best known for its 'Scout Agent' leads mode, which handles assigned supplier tasks from investigation to completion. Manufacturing buyers can assign it an order confirmation or a late shipment investigation.
Scout follows an editable playbook, contacts the supplier by email or phone, and records the response against the task. It requests approval when an action exceeds its permissions and escalates issues requiring employee input. Confirmed delivery dates can be written back to the connected ERP. Teams can also assign Scout an assisting role on individual tasks.
How Much Does Cartograph Cost?
Cartograph pricing starts from $0.69 per successful Scout Agent outcome, with no per-user platform fee for the Pro plan. The software also offers a Free plan with no fee, while the Enterprise plan is available at custom pricing.
The outcome charges vary by task type, Scout’s role, and completed units. Phone numbers and call minutes are billed separately. Prices exclude taxes and applicable fees.
Beyond the base subscription, organizations may need to account for these estimated additional costs commonly associated with similar software, based on industry benchmarks:
- Supplier And Inventory Data Cleanup: Typically, around $20 – $50/hour for correcting duplicate supplier records, inconsistent part numbers, and incomplete order data before synchronization
- Procurement Process Review: Generally, around $40 – $90/hour for an external analyst to review purchasing responsibilities and supplier escalation procedures before automation
- Independent Security Assessment: Usually around $40 – $90/hour for specialist review of ERP access permissions and supplier-data handling against internal security requirements
Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.
Cartograph Integrations
Cartograph serves manufacturers purchasing parts and materials for production. Its target organizations and users include:
- SAP S/4HANA
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Microsoft 365/Outlook
- Gmail
- Google Calendar
- Attio
How Does Cartograph Work?
You can start using Cartograph by connecting the systems your team uses to manage supplier orders. Here are the steps that you can follow:
- Log in to Cartograph and open your company workspace
- Connect your supplier mailbox and supported ERP with assistance from Cartograph’s team
- Set up data imports and choose which fields Cartograph can write back to your ERP
- Review synced orders and material records for delivery risks or missing confirmations
- Create follow-up tasks and assign them to team members or Scout Agent
- Set Scout’s playbooks, permissions, and approval rules before enabling supplier contact
- Test representative tasks before allowing Scout to send emails or place calls
- Review task progress and respond to requests for approval or additional information
- Check completed outcomes and confirmed delivery dates in the associated records
Who Is Cartograph For?
Cartograph software serves manufacturers purchasing parts and materials for production. Its target users include:
- Mid-sized manufacturing suppliers
- Large original equipment manufacturers
- Buyers
- Planners
- Operations teams
Cartograph Use Cases
Based on Cartograph features and documented capabilities, we have identified the following situations where the software fits manufacturing supply chain work:
Buyers Following Up On Unconfirmed Shipping Dates
Buyers may have several open purchase orders without confirmed shipping dates. Production planners then lack the information needed to schedule work.
Cartograph identifies orders missing confirmations and creates follow-up tasks. Scout Agent can contact suppliers by email or phone to request dates. Once a supplier confirms, Cartograph can write the date back to the connected ERP. Buyers review any issues that need their input, with the supplier conversation available alongside the task.
Production Planners Waiting For Parts Needed For A Build
A supplier promises delivery on Friday, but production needs the parts on Wednesday. The shipment could arrive on time according to the order and still delay the build.
Cartograph compares expected deliveries with stock levels and production needs to flag this gap. Planners can see which build needs attention. Scout can ask about earlier shipping or check other incoming stock and approved substitutes. If an option requires approval, Scout refers it to the responsible employee.
Manufacturers Receiving Stock After Production Plans Change
Manufacturers may also receive materials that no longer match their revised production schedules. When demand falls, materials ordered earlier may arrive weeks before anyone needs them.
Buyers can review orders flagged as arriving too early and check when the materials are required. Scout can then ask suppliers to delay deliveries or reduce quantities. The team reviews proposed changes according to its approval rules. After an agreement, Cartograph can save the revised delivery dates back to the ERP.
Buyers Handling Missing, Damaged, Or Wrong Items
Receiving a shipment does not always finish the buyer’s work. A supplier may send fewer items than ordered, damaged goods, or the wrong parts.
Cartograph provides a task for resolving these delivery issues with suppliers. Buyers can ask Scout to investigate the problem, request replacements, or arrange returns for incorrect items. Supplier messages stay attached to the task and its order details. Scout refers issues to an employee when the team’s rules require it.
Planners Checking Outdated Supplier Lead Times
Before placing new orders, planners may need to check how long suppliers currently take to deliver. Old lead times can leave purchasing plans based on dates suppliers can no longer meet.
Cartograph lets buyers request updated lead times, starting with parts it identifies as most at risk. A supplier can review several items in a shared table and correct delivery lead times or minimum order quantities. They open a secure page without creating an account. Buyers can then review the answers against their existing records.
Is Cartograph Right For You?
Are supplier follow-ups taking over your day while production planners wait for confirmed dates? Cartograph suits manufacturers managing these purchasing demands. It connects supplier conversations with ERP records, so buyers can review outstanding work and assign follow-ups within their approval rules.
Cartograph encrypts data in transit and at rest, separates company databases, and controls access by role. It also logs privileged actions and maintains backup and recovery procedures. Its data-processing agreement includes GDPR transfer safeguards and assistance with data-rights requests. Unlimited team members and custom Enterprise integrations support growing teams.
Gartner’s April 2026 forecast predicts that 60% of enterprises using supply chain software will adopt agentic AI by 2030. That compares with 5% in 2025. Cartograph reflects this shift with Scout Agent, which handles supplier follow-ups within team-defined permissions and approval rules.
Still not sure if Cartograph is right for you? Contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070 to discuss your manufacturing supply chain requirements.
Cartograph Features
Data Model
Connected systems feed supplier, part, and order records into Cartograph’s data model. These records include bills of material, production orders, and customer orders. Administrators can add custom record types and fields for information such as tooling or supplier audits. Users can sort records, apply filters, and follow relationships between suppliers, components, and the orders that depend on them.
Readiness Signals
Orders without confirmations, deliveries arriving after stock runs out, and materials arriving too early can generate readiness signals. Cartograph checks ERP records alongside supplier emails and call information. It ranks flagged issues by urgency and groups them by supplier. Each signal includes a reason and can open a task according to the configured trigger and exception rules.
Inbox And Tasks
Supplier emails, calls, and assigned work appear together in personal and shared inboxes. Each task holds its plan, linked records, owner, priority, and due date. Scout suggests actions such as linking a conversation to an existing task or setting a reminder. Tasks waiting for employee input show why they need attention, while status updates record progress.
Triggers
Cartograph provides configurable triggers that open supplier follow-up tasks on a schedule. Administrators choose when checks run and define exceptions for particular orders or suppliers. Checks run each morning rather than immediately after a record changes. A preview shows upcoming work before activation. Assignment rules determine the task owner, and each new task states why it opened.
Reporting And Forecasts
Users can ask Scout a question to generate a chart or build reports by selecting measures, groups, and time periods. Reports cover supplier performance, order confirmations, and delivery status. Each figure links to its underlying records and tasks. Weekly stock projections use recorded demand and incoming deliveries to show when individual parts may run short.
Pros And Cons of Cartograph
Pros
Reduces manual follow-ups with Scout’s supplier emails and calls
Flags shortages early by checking stock against incoming deliveries
Offers clearer task ownership with assignment rules and status tracking
Supports informed decisions with reports linked to source records
Keeps teams in control with AI approval and escalation rules
Cons
Varies outcome charges by task type, agent role, and completed units
May require IT approval to connect on-premises SAP systems
Requires a configured write-back sync for ERP updates
Cartograph Pricing
Free | Pro | Enterprise |
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$0 per user per month | $0 per user per month platform fee | Custom Pricing |
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Disclaimer: The pricing details were last updated on Oct 14, 2026 from the vendor's website. Please contact us for a tailored pricing list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can businesses set a budget for Scout Agent?
Yes, businesses can set a spending limit and receive alerts as usage approaches it. Cartograph pauses Scout Agent’s usage before the budget is exceeded. Pro and Enterprise include these controls.
Can buyers limit how often Scout contacts suppliers?
Yes, teams can configure email follow-up intervals, calling hours, and contact limits. Calls follow the supplier’s local time zone. Scout requests approval when contact limits are reached and respects requests to stop calling.
Can Cartograph work while an ERP connection is being set up?
Yes, Scout Agent can handle supplier orders by email and phone while the ERP sync is being prepared. Buyers can begin supplier follow-ups before the connection is ready.
Can employees correct information Scout learns about suppliers?
Yes, employees can review, correct, or delete Scout’s saved memories, including information learned during supplier conversations. Scheduled memory maintenance combines repeated facts and removes outdated information. Guidance and playbooks change only when the team edits them.
Does Cartograph charge for unsuccessful Scout tasks?
No outcome fee applies to failed attempts, escalations, or tasks Scout cannot finish. Phone numbers and call minutes carry separate usage charges, so these should be considered separately from successful-outcome billing.
Does Scout tell suppliers that it is an AI agent?
Yes, the Scout agent identifies itself by name and states which company it represents. It does not pretend to be a person. Emails carry Scout Agent’s signature, and calls include recording notices or consent where required.
Do suppliers need to install Cartograph or create an account?
Suppliers can respond by email or phone. Shared tables and forms open on a secure page without installation or account registration. Their submitted answers return to the associated task.
How can teams check Scout’s responses before going live?
Cartograph’s Situations area lets teams describe sample cases and run sandboxed tests. Employees grade each result as Good, Acceptable, or Poor. Proposed emails and calls do not reach suppliers during these tests.