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Nutshell is both simple and powerful

The Affordable CRM for Manufacturing

Get up and running fast with an all-in-one platform built for manufacturing teams. Manage complex accounts, automate follow-ups, track deals from quote to close, and run targeted marketing campaigns—all in one simple platform.

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From Quote to Close, Simplified

Manufacturing sales is complicated enough. Nutshell simplifies the process so your team spends less time on admin and more time closing orders.

 

 

Visual deal pipelines

Track every opportunity from first contact to closed order, visually.

Complete account profiles

See every contact, conversation, and order history in one place.

Proposals & invoices

Create and send professional quotes and invoices without leaving your CRM.

Sales automation

Automate follow-ups, task assignments, and pipeline updates automatically.

Never lose track of an account

Manufacturing accounts are rarely simple. You’re managing multiple contacts across procurement, engineering, and finance—often at the same company—while keeping track of years of order history, past quotes, and ongoing conversations.

Nutshell gives every team member a complete, centralized view of every account. When a distributor calls about a reorder or a prospect resurfaces after six months, your team has everything they need to pick up right where you left off.

  • Full account timelines: Every call, email, and note logged automatically in one place
  • Multi-contact management: Track buyers, engineers, procurement leads, and decision-makers
  • Custom fields & tags: Organize accounts by product line, territory, or distributor type

Learn more about contact management

Keep every deal moving forward

Long sales cycles are a fact of life in manufacturing. But deals don’t stall because your product isn’t right—they stall because follow-ups slip, reps lose track of next steps, and there’s no clear view of where every opportunity stands.

Nutshell’s visual pipelines and sales automation keep every deal on track without adding work to your team’s plate. Set up your process once, and Nutshell handles the reminders, routing, and follow-ups automatically.

  • Visual pipeline views: Kanban, list, map, and chart views so every rep works the way they prefer
  • Automated sequences: Follow-up emails and tasks triggered automatically at each stage
  • Lead assignment rules: Route deals to the right rep by territory, product line, or round-robin

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Quote faster, close more orders

In manufacturing, a slow quote is often a lost order. Buyers are comparing vendors, timelines are tight, and if your proposal takes days to arrive, someone else’s is already on their desk.

Nutshell lets your team create and send professional quotes, proposals, and invoices directly from the CRM—no switching tools, no manual formatting. And when a quote goes quiet, automated follow-ups make sure it doesn’t stay that way.

  • Built-in quotes & proposals: Create and send professional documents directly from Nutshell
  • Automated quote follow-ups: Keep pending proposals top of mind without manual reminders
  • Invoices in one place: Move from quote to invoice without ever leaving your CRM

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Keep sales and marketing aligned

Manufacturing sales and marketing teams often work in silos—sales is chasing new accounts while marketing is sending campaigns to a list no one has touched in months. When your data lives in different places, nothing stays in sync.

Nutshell puts your sales and marketing data on the same platform so your campaigns support your pipeline, and every account gets the right message at the right time. Segment by product line, territory, or purchase history and reach contacts by email or SMS—all from the same place you manage your deals.

  • Targeted email campaigns: Segment audiences by product line, territory, or account history
  • SMS marketing: Reach contacts directly for time-sensitive updates and promotions
  • Lead attribution: See exactly which campaigns and channels are driving revenue

Learn more about our marketing features

Connect with the tools you already use

Nutshell integrates with the software manufacturing businesses rely on, so your customer data stays synced across all your systems—from your ERP to your inbox to your support desk.

Stop re-entering data between platforms and stop making judgment calls based on information that’s out of date. When Nutshell talks to the tools your team already uses, everyone works from the same source of truth.

  • ERP & accounting: Sync customer data, invoices, and financials with QuickBooks, Sage, and Xero
  • Contracts & proposals: Send and track engagement letters and service agreements without leaving your CRM
  • Email & calendar: Two-way sync with Gmail and Outlook keeps communications and schedules up to date
  • Customer service: Connect Nutshell to Zendesk, Freshdesk, and Olark to link support history directly to your sales data
  • 5,000+ apps via App Marketplace: Link your marketing, scheduling, and operational tools without custom development

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Helpful, human customer support

Award-winning support here for when you need us.

  • Free for everyone: Live chat support is available to all trials and active customers—no waiting until you’ve paid
  • Helpful support articles: Our knowledge base is filled with “how-tos” and guides to help with all of your questions
  • Monthly webinars: Covering how to set up and use specific features or processes in Nutshell, so you get the most out of every tool

Learn more about our award-winning support

See Nutshell in action!

Try Nutshell free for 14 days or let us show you around before you dive in.

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🎉 Try free for 14 days, no credit card required 🎉 Free live support on every plan 🎉 No seat minimums or maximums
$13 Per user, per month

For individuals or small teams getting started.

2 hrs saved per month
$25 Per user, per month

For small teams that require more reporting power.

4 hrs saved per month
Most popular
$42 Per user, per month

For teams that need more pipelines and admin features

8 hrs saved per month
Best value
$59 Per user, per month

For businesses that require more customization and additional AI features

20 hrs saved per month
$79 Per user, per month

For businesses needing SSO, SQL, Scheduled phone support and more

30 hrs saved per month

Not sure which plan fits? See the full breakdown or talk to one of our specialists.

FAQs

  • 1. How long does it take to implement Nutshell for a manufacturing company?

    Most manufacturing companies can get Nutshell up and running in 2-4 weeks. We offer free onboarding support, data migration assistance, and an intuitive interface that doesn’t require extensive training. Larger teams with complex workflows may take 4-6 weeks for full adoption.

  • 2. Does Nutshell integrate with ERP systems commonly used in manufacturing?

    Yes. Nutshell integrates with popular accounting and ERP systems like QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Sage 300, Xero, and FreshBooks. We also offer custom integrations through Nutshell’s AppConnect and API access, so you can connect Nutshell with virtually any ERP or manufacturing software your team uses.

  • 3. Can Nutshell handle complex manufacturing sales cycles with multiple decision-makers?

    Absolutely. Nutshell’s customizable pipelines track deals through multiple stages, manage relationships with various stakeholders, and organize all communications in one place. Features like contact linking, activity tracking, and collaboration tools help your team coordinate across long sales cycles and complex buying committees.

  • 4. What kind of training does my manufacturing team need to use Nutshell?

    Minimal training required. Nutshell’s intuitive design means most users are productive within days. We provide free live support, comprehensive help articles, video tutorials, and optional onboarding sessions. Unlike complex CRMs, Nutshell is built for humans—your team can start using it immediately.

  • 5. How does Nutshell help manufacturing companies track custom orders and quotes?

    Nutshell’s pipeline management lets you track custom orders from quote to delivery. Create custom fields for specifications, attach documents like BOMs and engineering drawings, set up automated follow-ups for quotes, and use reporting to analyze quote-to-close rates and identify your most profitable product lines.

Thousands of happy users can’t be wrong.

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