--- title: Make Ordering Course Material Inventory Simple description: MBS has the scale and resources to provide college stores a simple ordering solution that saves time and money. image: https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2024%20FO%20art/Make-Ordering-Course-Material-Inventory-Simple_FO-Header_Proof-v1_241018.jpg --- - [Home](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) - [View All Posts](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/all) - [Visit mbsbooks.com](https://www.mbsbooks.com/) [![MBS Foreword](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png?width=400&name=fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png "MBS Foreword")](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) # Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers # Make Ordering Course Material Inventory Simple Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/21/24, 6:30 AM Topics: [bin-and-hold](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bin-and-hold), [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) When it is time to order textbooks, there are benefits to being able to fill more of your want list with one trusted company. MBS has the scale and resources to provide college stores a simple ordering solution that saves time and money.![Make Course Material Ordering Simple](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2024%20FO%20art/Make-Ordering-Course-Material-Inventory-Simple_FO-Header_Proof-v1_241018.jpg?width=1200&height=627&name=Make-Ordering-Course-Material-Inventory-Simple_FO-Header_Proof-v1_241018.jpg) ## Used books MBS has a large inventory of used books. Utilizing numerous inventory channels, we have a constantly evolving selection of used textbooks. As a great low-cost textbook option, used books are often in high demand. Maximize your fill rate by leaving and [reworking your want list](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/campus-stores-are-already-starting-their-bin-and-hold-orders#gsc.tab=0) with MBS for as long as possible. ## New books Did you know you can also get [new book inventory from MBS](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/save-on-new-textbooks-with-mbs#gsc.tab=0)? We offer college stores discounted new book inventory. That means you can save money when you order new inventory from MBS, and you can also consolidate textbook shipments coming to your store and returns. ## Marketplace MBS also helps remove the risk from marketplace sourcing. In addition to fulfilling your wholesale inventory needs, [SimpleSource](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/college-stores-get-more-books-using-simplesource#gsc.tab=0) can be used to also source books from the marketplace. Simply set the price you are willing to pay for marketplace books and MBS will do the rest. Like all books that flow through our facility, those books will be vetted to ensure authenticity and added to your bin so you can receive one shipment with one invoice. ## Rental [MBS Rental](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/mbs-rental-rebate-program-helps-college-stores-better-compete#gsc.tab=0) puts your store in control. There are no contracts or agreements. You set pricing based on your store and can purchase inventory from any source. With a competitive rebate program, your store has the foundation for a successful in-store rental program. Once you submit your rental list, we will send you the guaranteed rebate amounts. The earlier you submit your list, the more time you have for reworks to maximize the number of titles. ## Publisher Consignment Rental [Publisher consignment rentals](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/streamline-publisher-consignment-rentals#gsc.tab=0) are simply a collection of rental-only titles that have been selected by the publisher. These titles can be a great low-cost option for students. Publishers do require additional reporting, but for many, the benefits outweigh spending a little extra time on reporting. ## Digital Materials For MBS system users, digital purchases are simple to manage. VitalSource®, RedShelf and CEI integrations allow students to buy and access eTextbooks with just a few clicks. 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