Case Study
Carlos R. Leffler:The Company was underperforming, facing a leadership crisis, and was wracked by infighting among the heirs of the founder.
Carlos R. Leffler:The Company was underperforming, facing a leadership crisis, and was wracked by infighting among the heirs of the founder.
Carlos R. Leffler Division: Phoenix Capital Resources, Phoenix Management Services Client Carlos R. Leffler was a $500 million privately held petroleum distributor, convenience store owner, and trucking company based in Pennsylvania. Problem The Company was underperforming, facing a leadership crisis, and was wracked by infighting among the heirs of the founder. Sensing a larger crisis, Leffler’s board realized outside help was needed. Solution Phoenix Management Services conducted an operational assessment of the Company and eventually assumed the roles of COO and Manager of Purchasing. Phoenix identified $2 million in annual expense savings, reorganized an unwieldy management structure, initiated a capital planning process, and put in place financial and inventory controls. Phoenix maint