--- title: Simplify Ordering a Wide Range of Course Materials description: Simplify ordering course materials with MBS. Access a wide range of used and new textbooks, rentals, and digital options to save time and reduce costs. image: https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2026%20FO%20art/Simplify-Ordering-a-Wide-Range-of-Course-Materials_FO-Header_Proof-v1_260930.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 # Simplify Ordering a Wide Range of Course Materials Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/5/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [used books](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/used-books), [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [course material fulfillment](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-fulfillment) Ordering course materials doesn’t have to be complicated. With MBS, you can source a wide range of course material formats from one reliable partner, helping your store save time, reduce costs, and improve fill rates.![Simplify Ordering a Wide Range of Course Materials](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2026%20FO%20art/Simplify-Ordering-a-Wide-Range-of-Course-Materials_FO-Header_Proof-v1_260930.jpg?width=1200&height=627&name=Simplify-Ordering-a-Wide-Range-of-Course-Materials_FO-Header_Proof-v1_260930.jpg) **Used Books** MBS maintains a large used textbook inventory, supported by multiple sourcing channels and continuously refreshed availability. Used books remain a popular, affordable option for students, making early ordering and ongoing want list reworks key to maximizing your fill rate. **New Books** Looking for new inventory, too? MBS offers discounted new textbooks, helping stores save money while simplifying receiving and returns through consolidated shipments. **Marketplace Sourcing** Reduce the uncertainty of marketplace purchasing with SimpleSource. Set the price you're willing to pay, and MBS handles the sourcing process. Marketplace books are vetted for authenticity and shipped alongside your wholesale inventory, arriving in one shipment with one invoice. **Rental** MBS Rental gives stores flexibility and control with no contracts or purchasing restrictions. Stores set their own pricing, source inventory as they choose, and benefit from a competitive rebate program. Submitting rental lists early provides more opportunities for reworks and helps maximize title coverage. **Publisher Consignment Rental** Publisher consignment rental programs offer rental-only titles selected by publishers, providing another affordable option for students. While these programs require additional reporting, many stores find the savings and expanded selection well worth the effort. **Digital Materials** For MBS system users, digital course materials are easy to manage. Integrations with VitalSource® and CEI allow students to purchase and access eTextbooks seamlessly while supporting a convenient digital experience. **Start Early to Maximize Results** The sooner you begin building your order, the more opportunities you have to: - Reduce costs - Save time - Increase access to the materials your students need - Source more inventory from a single trusted supplier Set up your order today and simplify your course material sourcing process.   [![Order textbooks from MBS. A one-stop shop for your course material ordering needs. 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