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The primary mission of the college store is to procure and provide the course materials necessary for every class that requires them, each term. Textbook buyers must balance their fiscal responsibilities to their store, with the support of the store to the academic mission of the institution they serve. This balance is always a challenge given the changes that are being presented today with regard to course materials. Course materials are the foundation of the college store industry
While textbook management systems can help immensely in record keeping and inventory tracking, it is important to remember that strong pre-order decisions can be made only when the information provided by the system is weighed, assessed, and analyzed by a person. No automated system can replace the experience and knowledge of a seasoned textbook buyer.
The purpose of this "Quick Take" is to cover the factors that influence the pre-order decisions made by the buyer when determining textbook order quantities and how to make this process accurate and efficient.
This NACS "Quick Take" includes a pre-assessment tool, four learning modules, along with brainstorming activities and module summaries, and a post assessment worksheet.
For best results, we recommend that you begin by taking the "Check Your Knowledge" pre-assessment before beginning the first module. Then, continue through each module in the order that they occur.
After the completion of these learning modules, you can measure what you have learned by taking the "Check What You Have Learned" post assessment worksheet.
Module One: Assessing the Financial Impact of Buying Decisions
Module Two: Establishing Projected Sales
Module Three: Factors in Determining Quantities
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