Elevating the Art of Business to Business
Mackin B2B Solutions delivers seamless book distribution so you can focus on growing your business in the education world.
Seamless Book Distribution
Efficient & Reliable
Mackin B2B Solutions, formerly Booksource Solutions, delivers streamlined book distribution services tailored to the needs of business partners, enabling you to operate with greater efficiency and reliability. Backed by over 90 years of industry expertise and partnerships with more than 18,000 publishers, we simplify procurement by serving as your single, trusted vendor.
Our end-to-end solutions encompass kitting and packaging, warehousing, and inventory management to support organized, efficient storage and handling. We execute order fulfillment with precision, offering scalable services designed to evolve with your business. Rely on Mackin B2B Solutions to optimize your book distribution process with professionalism, dependability, and convenience at every stage.
Kitting & Packaging
Efficient & Cost Effective
Mackin B2B Solutions is an educational, industry-leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, delivering efficient and cost-effective fulfillment solutions tailored to your unique requirements. Our robust pick-and-pack operations ensure accuracy and prompt shipping for every order.
We offer a variety of kitting services, including shrink-wrapping, bagging, and boxing, to meet diverse packaging needs. Our customization includes your branded collateral, documentation, and shipping labeling to ensure each shipment appears to originate directly from your organization, enhancing your brand presence and customer experience.
Warehousing
Stocked and Ready to Ship
Our 250,000-square-foot warehouse in Hazelwood, MO, offers extensive space for storage and kit assembly, ensuring your products are well-stocked and ready for prompt shipment.
Operating under industry best practices, our facility maintains a clean, climate-controlled environment to preserve product integrity. This commitment ensures that your customers receive their orders in excellent condition, every time.
Inventory Management
We Handle It All
Mackin B2B Solutions streamlines inventory management by assigning a dedicated inventory control specialist to each client. Your specialist ensures the execution of your stocking plans and serves as a direct liaison with publishers, facilitating clear and timely communication.
Our inventory services include real-time price and availability monitoring, and adaptive forecasting—both empowering you with the insights and support needed to maintain optimal inventory levels and meet demand efficiently.
Order Fulfillment
Tailored to Your Needs
From efficient ordering through EDI technology to timely receipt confirmation, Mackin B2B Solutions leverages industry-leading systems to ensure accuracy and fast processing at every stage. All warehouse operations are tracked step by step in real time, providing full visibility and accountability throughout the fulfillment process. Whether handling a one-off shipment or a complex drop shipment to multiple addresses, no order is too large or too small for our flexible logistics capabilities.
Scalability
Streamlined Distribution
We are committed to growing and evolving alongside you as your needs shift and market conditions change. With the experience, resources, and capacity to scale your operations, Mackin B2B Solutions ensures that order fulfillment remains seamless—never a bottleneck. Our team excels at simplifying complex product launches and rebranding efforts, offering tailored support every step of the way. No request is too large or too small. Our customizable solutions are built to scale at your pace, providing the flexibility and responsiveness your business demands.
Publisher Partners
Strong Relationships
With over 90 years of experience serving the education market, Mackin B2B Solutions has established and maintained strong partnerships with over 18,000 publishers nationwide. These long-standing relationships provide exceptional value by simplifying and accelerating your procurement process.
By consolidating your orders through a single, trusted vendor, you save time and gain efficiency—ensuring consistent, reliable access to the titles and resources your business needs, without the added cost or complexity.
About Us
Smarter B2B Solutions Create Stronger Results
Mackin Educational Resources has acquired Booksource and its B2B division, uniting two industry leaders to elevate business-to-business services for a wide range of content providers in the educational market.
As a premier provider of more than 4 million PK–12 print and digital titles, Mackin’s acquisition of Booksource significantly expands our capabilities. This strategic combination brings unparalleled strength, flexibility, and economies of scale rarely seen in the industry.
With nearly a century of combined experience, Mackin B2B Solutions continues a proud legacy of excellence. Grounded in innovation and a commitment to partnership, we serve as a trusted, single-source solution for the evolving needs of educational publishers, businesses, nonprofits, educators, and librarians worldwide.
