Physical Inventory can be a long, tedious process. However, it is a necessary project to ensure accuracy and identify errors. With the MBS system, stores accomplish physical inventory faster, more cost effectively and with greater accuracy.
Physical Inventory can be a long, tedious process. However, it is a necessary project to ensure accuracy and identify errors. With the MBS system, stores accomplish physical inventory faster, more cost effectively and with greater accuracy.
Over the years, the collegiate retail industry has significantly evolved, bringing new technology to help better serve students. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Charlie Rutt, the Director of University Store at the University of Central Missouri, to discuss how his store’s long partnership with MBS Store Technology Solutions has evolved over the years and the tools that are currently benefiting his store most.
Recently, Hibbing Community College merged with four other regional colleges in northern Minnesota, creating the new Minnesota North College. In order to accommodate the merger, the five separate college bookstores have consolidated into one bookstore serving six campuses. Consolidating resources, the smaller stores are able to effectively serve their campuses as well as thoughtfully evolve to better compete in a changing market. We recently sat down with Bookstore Coordinator Becky Mayo to discuss how MBS Store Technology Solutions is helping them with this evolution.
In today’s world, customer convenience is one of the most important services you can offer shoppers. Customers want a smooth shopping experience with options that go beyond product selection. By streamlining the online shopping experience, you can inspire more web sales and ensure customers will come back again.
College stores are preparing for a lot of changes this fall: unprecedented restrictions, limited staffing, a lower number of occupants allowed in buildings, etc. Part of preparing for these changes is identifying the best delivery options to serve your campus. With your MBS system, you can add as many delivery options as your store needs on your website, including various forms of shipping, in-store pickup, additional pickup locations and dorm delivery.
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