--- title: MBS Foreword | college bookstore inventory management description: college bookstore inventory management | Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers --- - [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 ### Articles tagged "College-bookstore-inventory-management" ## [Streamline Physical Inventory](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/streamline-physical-inventory) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/23/25, 6:30 AM Topics: [college store system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-system), [college store retail management system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-retail-management-system), [college bookstore inventory management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-inventory-management) Physical Inventory can be a long, tedious process. However, it is a necessary project to ensure accuracy and identify errors. The MBS system helps stores accomplish physical inventory more efficiently. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/streamline-physical-inventory) ## [Dakota Wesleyan University Simplifies Course Material Management With BNC Virtual](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/dakota-wesleyan-university-simplifies-course-material-management-with-bnc-virtual) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/1/24, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions), [college bookstore system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system), [college bookstore inventory management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-inventory-management) The Dakota Wesleyan University Store simplified its course material management with a dedicated virtual bookstore. Recently, we sat down with **Lori Solberg, Bookstore Manager, Dakota Wesleyan University Store**, to hear about her store’s unique partnership with MBS. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/dakota-wesleyan-university-simplifies-course-material-management-with-bnc-virtual) ## [College Store Conversations: Improve Customer Outreach With CRM](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/college-store-conversations-improve-customer-outreach-with-crm) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/23/22, 7:00 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [college store management system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management-system), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [college bookstore inventory management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-inventory-management) MBS CRM helps college stores improve customer outreach and service. This incredible tool is free for MBS Store Technology Solutions partners. Already stores are benefiting from expanded customer service and marketing technology. We recently sat down with **Kurt Kaiser, Assistant Director — Course Materials, Colorado State University**, to discuss how his store is incorporating CRM into its processes. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/college-store-conversations-improve-customer-outreach-with-crm) ## [Stronger College Store Customer Service With Daily Textbook Buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/stronger-college-store-customer-service-with-daily-textbook-buyback) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 8/16/21, 8:30 AM Topics: [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [college bookstore inventory management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-inventory-management) There are different ways buyback can be handled, depending on the college store’s goals. End-of-term events, cashless, online or daily are options that are available to stores. Today, we are going to look at how to set up a daily buyback and the benefits of choosing this method. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/stronger-college-store-customer-service-with-daily-textbook-buyback) ## [How Does the WCU Bookstore Streamline Order Distribution During Rush and Drive Foot Traffic All Year?](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-does-the-wcu-bookstore-streamline-order-distribution-during-rush-and-drive-foot-traffic-all-year) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/17/21, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [campus bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing), [textbooks industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbooks-industry-trends), [college bookstore inventory management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-inventory-management) With another rush just around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about how you can further streamline processes in your college store. We recently spoke with **Jennifer Thomas, Director of Bookstore Operations, WCU Bookstore,** to learn how her store streamlines order pickup with limited store occupancy and how they use their loyalty program to promote foot traffic all year. 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