Merchandise Control for General Books MBS Textbook Exchange, Inc., 2711 W. Ash, Columbia, MO 65203; (800) 325-4138; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.mbsbooks.com ; Lois Ahrens. Features: Ordering, receiving, returns, POS, bar code, OTB/replenishment, scanning/labels, special orders, physical inventory, and reports. Fully integrated to Ingram Primesource and NACSCORP with the MBS EDI (electronic data interchange) application. Includes a 500,000-title database (from Ingram Book Company). General Books is fully integrated with accounting and general merchandise packages. Multi-user. Target Environment: Single or multi-store trade departments of college bookstores. Expandable. Stats: Available 12 years/185 users. Development History: Though the software is not restricted to trade book departments in college stores, MBS (a wholesaler of new and used college texts) originally developed the General Book application for the college store industry. Standard Configuration/Cost: Runs on the IBM AS/400 line; POS software and hardware are add-ons. Macintosh compatible (Macs may be used as terminals). Software is $10,900 (includes the General Merchandise Module). Training: Five days at MBS at $350 per day plus expenses. Support: $2,750 cost per year covers software and hardware support via toll-free telephone, database maintenance, and enhancements