Elena Kowalski is a Supply Chain Director and Operations Consultant with 20 years of experience optimizing logistics for Canadian manufacturing and retail sectors. She holds a P.Log (Professional Logistician) designation and specializes in export strategy, inventory management, and sustainable supply chain retrofitting.
Elena has led operations for major logistics firms in Vancouver and Calgary, giving her unique insight into Western Canadian supply routes and the challenges of exporting to Asian and European markets (CETA). She is an expert in reducing operational costs through automation and lean methodologies, helping businesses combat rising hiring costs and inflation. Her articles tackle the granular details of shipping logistics, from bypassing cross-border delays to negotiating with freight forwarders. Elena also guides companies through the energy transition, advising on net-zero supply chains, carbon tax forecasting, and the ROI of green retrofits like solar and geothermal. She is a strong advocate for "reshoring" critical processes to reduce dependency on volatile global suppliers. Her advice is technical, grounded in real-world metrics, and aimed at COOs and operations managers looking to protect their margins.