36: Stop adding carriers without a strategy - Insights from Jen Baglio

Nick Agnetti and Jason Rowland welcome Jen Baglio, Senior Transportation Business Operations Analyst, Thomson Reuters, to discuss the evolving U.S. domestic delivery landscape and what shippers should consider when evaluating new carrier options. Key takeaways: • Look beyond base rates to uncover hidden costs and fuel surcharges. • Balance carrier diversification with existing contract incentives. • Use shipping data to identify real opportunities for improvement. • Build strong partnerships to navigate market changes and deliver better results. Jen’s biggest piece of advice? “Know your data. Know your data. Know your data.” The goal isn’t simply to add more carriers. It’s to understand your business needs, make informed decisions, and build the right carrier mix to improve performance, manage costs, and deliver better customer outcomes. 🎧 Listen now for more insights on the evolving U.S. delivery landscape! Learn more about this topic: Thomson Reuters: Purpose-built technology Asendia USA: Request a sales quotation Jennifer Baglio | LinkedIn Jennifer Baglio is a Senior Transportation Specialist at Thomson Reuters with 29 years of experience in Transportation and Logistics. She specializes in contract negotiations, vendor relations, reporting & analytics, and has led cost-saving initiatives that support efficient operations. Jennifer is committed to helping customers access economical, time-critical shipping solutions that meet their delivery needs.