It is never too early to submit a wantlist to MBS. In fact, summer and fall ordering are already underway. Don’t delay starting your bin and hold order. As new adoptions are received, books can be added easily, and allowing more time for reworks greatly improves list fulfillment and increases access to low-cost inventory.
Textbook Industry Trends to Maximize Wantlist Fulfillment
- Start your bin now
We recommend stores start their bin and holds as soon as possible. With a bin-and-hold order, your wantlist can be worked against MBS inventory multiple times, giving your store access to a larger pool of low‑cost inventory as it becomes available. - Open your wantlist to MBS’ new book inventory
Take advantage of discounted new textbooks by opening your wantlist to MBS new book inventory. This allows you to supplement used inventory with competitively priced new titles, improving overall fulfillment. - Request reworks
Leaving your wantlist with MBS and requesting frequent reworks enables your list to be checked against constantly updated inventory. Reworks provide additional opportunities to source books as items are checked in and shelved
MBS system users: Simply select Reworks when starting your bin.
Non‑system users: Contact Order Processing at 800‑325‑0577 to request a rework schedule.
SimpleSource: An Easy Wantlist Management Tool
If your store uses SimpleSource, your entire wantlist is managed in one centralized tool and automatically reworked against MBS inventory several times a day. To further maximize fulfillment, you can also open your wantlist to the marketplace.
With SimpleSource, your store can:
- Save time
- Access more inventory at multi-discounted levels
- Streamline your wantlist process
- Source from the marketplace
- Get one shipment with one invoice
- View real-time wantlist fulfillment updates
- Control your price thresholds
Learn how to maximize your SimpleSource order and get more from every wantlist submission. If you would like to get started with SimpleSource, set up a time to speak with your MBS representative today.
