Lara GuevaraSupply Chain expert (Product and Service)

The Truth About Supply Chain

9 Oct 2025

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Air freight beats ocean shipping for light products under 3 kg per CBM. Relying on one supplier risks launch delays. Tariffs aren't fixed: correct HTS codes and routing can cut them by up to 75%.

Most founders believe a lot of myths about supply chain and honestly, those myths are costing them money. Let's clear up the top three. Number one Air freight is always more expensive than ocean. Wrong. If your product is light like under 3kg per CBM, air can actually be cheaper and faster. Number two one supplier is enough if they are reliable. No, that's a single point of failure and one missed PO and your entire launch is dosed. Number three tariffs are just a fixed cost you can't change. Not true. With the right HTS codes, FSV or routing strategies, we've cut tariff by up to 75%. So next time someone repeats this myth, don't fall for it. And what's one supply chain fact that you later found out was totally wrong? Comment below.