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When you purchase a bookstore management system from MBS, you'll receive not only the industry's best hardware and software, but also the best training and service to support them. Investments in our solutions are ultimately an investment in your employees and the institution they serve. When your store is managed more efficiently, customers find what they're looking for, profits increase, and your operation grows. Equipped with comprehensive management solutions from MBS, your store will begin to see unmatched efficiency, building the foundation for future growth.

Hardware Overview
The hardware of choice for our In-Store Solution is the IBM® eServer® iSeries™ Server, an integrated system designed to run thousands of the most popular business applications. The iSeries provides faster, more reliable, highly secure ways to help you simplify your IT environment by reducing the number of servers and associated staff required, thus helping you save money and reinvest in growing your business. Virus-resistant by design, the iSeries reduces concern about data security being compromised and helps cut costs by avoiding multiple security patches throughout the year. With multiple growth options and upgrades available, your store can expand your iSeries server as your needs grow.

Software Overview
To make interacting with your software as easy as possible, MBS delivers our applications in Java Graphical User Interface (GUI) format—just point and click! Choosing Java allows us to provide our customers with a user-friendly interface, enhanced security, tremendous flexibility and ease of navigation, and intuitive process flows. Because Java employs the Internet as opposed to a hard drive or in-store network, there is no need for data to be hosted on each of your store PCs. The information resides on your iSeries server and is accessed as needed via an Internet connection, allowing you to connect remotely via any Web-connected PC (contingent upon individual store security). With MBS Java GUI, updates, enhancements, and other releases are loaded only once and only to the iSeries server. From there, all other PCs will connect to the server and access the new data over the Internet. Because nothing is PC resident, there are no time-consuming individual updates and no worries about sensitive data being on a terminal that is not secure.

The MBS In-Store Applications
GO TA2 for Text Management
GO General Merchandise/Trade Control
GO Physical Inventory
GO Student Financial Aids
GO Campus Host Gateways
GO Accounts Payable
GO Accounts Receivable
GO Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
GO Customer Relations Management (CRM)
GO Warehouse Management
GO FormsPath
GO Sales Audit
GO General Ledger
GO Sales & Inventory Planning
GO Replenishment
GO Bad-Check Management
GO Barcode Feature
GO POS Interface


Getting Started
Integrating sophisticated technology into your store operations doesn't have to be difficult or intimidating. At MBS, we view servicing your bookstore as a partnership, a shared investment in your success. To contribute to that success, we'll provide all of the training and implementation you need to get your new system off to a great start. And once you're up and running, we'll see to it that things continue to go smoothly.

Implementation
Whether your project is large or small, we can tailor an installation/implementation package to your individual needs. From cabling consultation to total project management, including ongoing consultations on how to maximize your system, our experts can make your store system successful. We’ll meet your needs with flexible implementation, available on-site, by telephone, and via the Internet.

Training
In order to reap the full rewards of an MBS Total Store Solution, comprehensive training by professionals is a must. Understanding the importance of this, the MBS Systems Training Academy offers convenient learning sessions to fit your bookstore's schedule. Whether you take advantage of our in-house classroom training, user groups, customized on-site training, or eTraining, you'll come away having mastered all of the skills needed to make the most of your system. We also offer advanced training for users looking to continue their development.
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Support
With a large percentage of our support staff coming from college bookstores, our team of experts understands the unique bookstore experience. Using the same hardware and software as you have in your store, these experts are your problem solvers. Enhanced support services are available through Electronic Customer Support (ECS), providing assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Support is also available by email and toll-free phone.
If you're ready to get started, or you'd like more information about MBS Systems In-Store Solutions, contact your MBS Systems Territory Manager or call 800-325-4138.
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MBS Textbook Exchange, Inc.
2711 West Ash Street
Columbia, MO 65203
800-325-0530
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