NEBRASKA BOOK COMPANY
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By investing in new technologies and utilizing data science , Nebraska Book Company has sought to futureproof its diverse portfolio .
T he use of textbooks across the education sector is facing considerable challenges . As the average student continues to spend hundreds of dollars on textbooks each year , rising prices , increased national competition and the threat of new technologies are leading traditional businesses to look at new ways to attract and retain market share .
After assuming the wholesale division of multibillion-dollar lease competitor , Follett Higher Education Group – becoming the company ’ s number one supplier – Nebraska Book Company ( NBC ) is expected to see rapid revenue growth . This is an impressive feat , but it has also brought a number of complexities to its operations .
Appointed two years ago , SVP of Operations & Strategy , Peter Grenier is responsible for running NBC ’ s complex supply chain , distribution center , e- commerce , data science and project management processes as the company enters a new phase .
“ While we trade in textbooks , we buy from our customers and sell to the same
NOVEMBER 2018