Bonus: How Cavela Uses AI to Cut Sourcing Costs by 40%—Even Amid Rising Tariffs

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupIn this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck speaks with Anthony Sardain, founder of Cavela, a virtual sourcing agent using AI to help DTC brands drastically cut sourcing costs and navigate the new era of global tariffs.With geopolitical shifts and new tariffs hitting brands hard, Cavela’s AI agents act like a 24/7 procurement team—sourcing, vetting, quoting, and coordinating production with over 200,000 suppliers across 40 countries. The result? Brands save up to 40% on costs while reducing sourcing work by 95%.👉 Get 50% off your first sample via Cavela x DTC offer: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=dtcpodKey Takeaways:How Cavela’s AI agents source products faster and cheaper than humansHow DTC brands are using Cavela to cut costs even with rising tariffsWhy diversifying your supply chain is the smartest hedge in 2025How AI will disrupt sourcing just like it did media and customer serviceHow the next decade will see physical product creation democratizedIf you’re wondering how to optimize margins without hiring a full procurement team—this is your playbook.Timestamps:00:00 - How AI sourcing slashed costs for workwear brand02:01 - Why Anthony Sardain built Covea for product sourcing04:06 - How Covea's AI agents automate supplier discovery06:15 - The impact of tariffs and diversifying supply chains08:20 - Ongoing supplier optimization with AI agents10:30 - Democratizing design with AI tools like image generation13:00 - The future of eCommerce: decentralization and personalizationHashtags:#aiincommerce#productdevelopment#ecommercetips#supplychainoptimization#dtcbrands#sourcingwithai#ecommerceai#aiagents#manufacturingtech#startupsourcing Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video