Jason Bader

Jason Bader is the managing partner of The Distribution Team, a firm that specializes in helping distributors become more profitable through strategic planning and operating efficiencies. The first 20 years of his career were spent working as a distribution executive. Today, he is a regular speaker at industry events and spends much of his time coaching individual distribution companies. For more information, call (503) 282-2333 or contact him by e-mail at Jason@Distributionteam.com. Also visit The Distribution Team’s website at www.thedistributionteam.com.

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Using Co-Op Advertising Dollars More Effectively

If you want to maximize the use of these funds, create a marketing master plan.

January 3, 2022

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Distribution marketing teams have become more sophisticated over the last decade.

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Can Technology Help Us Get Through This Labor Crisis?

As distributors of products, we are the backbone of this great economy. We need to deliver.

December 6, 2021

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The Case for Master Distributors

We need to break from our traditional lines of supply and find alternatives to meet the demand of our customers.

November 1, 2021

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I was recently asked to moderate a panel on master distribution in the plumbing, HVAC and PVF channels of distribution.

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Stop Struggling and Start Prioritizing Mental Health

One of the best things senior leaderships can do right now is address the languishing state of the employee base.

October 5, 2021

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If I can sum up my collective emotion over the past several months, I would describe it in one word — meh.

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Supply Chain Silver Linings

Take the lessons of the past 18 months and don’t let them get lost. Our teams learned to overcome obstacles and found ways to thrive in chaos.

September 3, 2021

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Take the lessons of the past 18 months; don’t let them get lost to archives of your company. Learn from this time. Our teams learned to overcome obstacles and found ways to thrive in chaos.

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A New Role in Purchasing: The Expediter

This role is designed to mitigate the current pain points in the procurement process.

August 9, 2021

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This role is designed to mitigate the current pain points in the procurement process. The expediter will fill the gaps created by lead time delays, product scarcity and allocation issues.

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Distribution Has a PR Problem

The industry is in a constant state of regeneration, creating new career opportunities. We need to get that message out to young people.

June 1, 2021

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In a recent podcast episode, I had a great conversation with a fellow advisor in the distribution space.

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What’s in a Name?

Changing verbiage can motivate the people who work with us and allow us to look beyond their current capacity.

May 7, 2021

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Changing verbiage can motivate the people who work with us and allow us to look beyond their current capacity. Everyone in the company can contribute to the bottom line.