The New Sourcing Formula: How AI-Powered Strategies Slash Costs and Tariff Risks for Shopify Brands

Sourcing a new product shouldn’t feel like a midnight scavenger hunt across time zones. Yet most Shopify founders still juggle endless email threads, clunky spreadsheets, and “good-enough” quotes that quietly erode their margins. Today’s guest, Anthony Sardain, says there’s a saner way. He created Cavela (https://ecommercefastlane.com/recommends/cavela/) , the first fully automated, AI-powered virtual sourcing agent that taps more than 200 000 vetted factories in 40 countries and routinely shaves an average of 37% off unit costs—all while handling negotiation, quality checks, and certification audits for you.  Reach out to us! We welcome questions and comments about this episode. Connect with us here (https://ecommercefastlane.com/contact/) or through our socials — your feedback is always welcome. • Twitter (https://twitter.com/stevenhutt) • LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shutt/) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thrivingwithshopify) For more ecommerce, marketing, and growth strategies, check out the eCommerce Fastlane Insights Blog (https://ecommercefastlane.com/) .