--- title: MBS Foreword | Course Material Management description: Course Material 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 "Course-material-management" ## [Best Practices for Streamlining Web Order Fulfillment Processes](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/best-practices-for-streamlining-web-order-fulfillment-processes) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 8/5/24, 6:45 AM Topics: [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [college ecommerce](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-ecommerce), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) Online shopping is popular because it is easy. Shoppers can see the options available, read reviews and get the package sent conveniently to their front door. However, as a brick-and-mortar store, it is important to have that in-store foot traffic. How can your store give students the convenience of online ordering without missing the opportunity to bring them to your store? Add the in-store pickup option for website orders. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/best-practices-for-streamlining-web-order-fulfillment-processes) ## [Simplify How Your Campus Store Manages Its Want List and Course Material Orders](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/simplify-how-your-campus-store-manages-its-want-list-and-course-material-orders) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/8/24, 10:00 AM Topics: [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [course material trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-trends), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) When is the best time to start your textbook order? Now! Are there benefits to being able to fill more of your want list with one trusted company? Yes! MBS provides campus stores with more inventory options to ensure you have the inventory you need and at the price points you want. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/simplify-how-your-campus-store-manages-its-want-list-and-course-material-orders) ## [Streamline Returning Textbooks to MBS This Term](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/streamline-returning-textbooks-to-mbs-this-term) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 2/12/24, 7:00 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management), [textbook industry revenue](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-revenue) The end of term is a busy time for college stores. Returning textbooks to MBS is an easy process, but there are a few ways you can streamline your return shipment to help save time and expedite the payment to your store. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/streamline-returning-textbooks-to-mbs-this-term) ## [Get a Guaranteed Quote for Your College Store’s Rental Books](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-a-guaranteed-quote-for-your-college-stores-rental-books) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/31/23, 6:30 AM Topics: [college store growth opportunity](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-growth-opportunity), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) MBS Rental offers college stores a terrific opportunity to provide students with the upfront cost savings they are looking for on course materials. College stores simply submit to MBS the list of books that could be offered to students as rentals. We will send back guaranteed rebate quotes for each qualifying title. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-a-guaranteed-quote-for-your-college-stores-rental-books) ## [Get a Return on Excess Textbook Inventory](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-a-return-on-excess-textbook-inventory) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/16/22, 7:00 AM Topics: [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [College textbook market](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-textbook-market), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) Now is a busy time of year for college stores with graduation and buyback — and doing inventory is looming around the corner. It’s easy for things to fall through the cracks. Does your store have a plan for how it will handle textbook inventory that it won’t use again soon? If not, now is the perfect time to speak with your MBS representative. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-a-return-on-excess-textbook-inventory) ## [MBS Rental Rebate Program Helps College Stores Better Compete](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/mbs-rental-rebate-program-helps-college-stores-better-compete) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/9/22, 7:00 AM Topics: [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [course material trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-trends), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) College store rental programs can better compete and increase market share with MBS Rental. Our competitive rebate program (an industry best) guarantees rebates on a large number of titles and minimizes risk for the college store. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/mbs-rental-rebate-program-helps-college-stores-better-compete) ## [Tips to Streamline Rental Return Processing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/tips-to-streamline-rental-return-processing) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/2/22, 6:30 AM Topics: [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [the future of textbooks](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/the-future-of-textbooks), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) The end of term is naturally a busy time for college stores. There is a lot to do in a small amount of time and you may have limited resources available. We have gathered some time-saving tips for you to help streamline rental returns this term. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/tips-to-streamline-rental-return-processing) ## [Increase Profitability and Restore Market Share With MBS Rental](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/increase-profitability-and-restore-market-share-with-mbs-rental) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 2/28/22, 6:30 AM Topics: [textbooks industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbooks-industry-trends), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management), [textbook industry revenue](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-revenue) When students purchase books at the beginning of the term, cost is one of the top deciding factors for them. Therefore, college stores that are able to offer students as many low-cost options as possible can better compete with online retailers. When you are ordering course materials for the next term, do not forget to also submit your rental list to MBS. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/increase-profitability-and-restore-market-share-with-mbs-rental) ## [Grand View University Bookstore Strengthens Course Material Communication](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/grand-view-university-bookstore-strengthens-course-material-communication) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 1/17/22, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [future of bookstores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/future-of-bookstores), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) Years ago, Grand View University Bookstore started a bookstore committee to discuss all things course materials. The committee of students, faculty and the bookstore staff meet twice a year for an hour to talk about course materials, current trends and to open a dialogue between all the parties with a vested interest in campus course materials. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/grand-view-university-bookstore-strengthens-course-material-communication) ## [A One-stop Shop for Course Material Ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/a-one-stop-shop-for-course-material-ordering) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/21/21, 6:30 AM Topics: [used books](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/used-books), [wholesale textbooks](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbooks), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) When it is time to order textbooks, there are benefits to being able to fill more of your wantlist with one trusted company. MBS has the scale and resources to provide college stores with a one-stop shop for your ordering needs, saving you time and money. 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