Case Study

LogiFlow Restructuring

How a €1.2M logistics company was saved from bankruptcy through supply chain optimization and strategic partnerships in just 6 months.

€850K
Debt Reduced
6
Months to Recovery
27
Jobs Saved
€1.2M
Company Valuation

The Challenge

LogiFlow, a mid-sized logistics company operating across Germany and Eastern Europe, found itself on the brink of bankruptcy in early 2023. Despite having €1.2M in annual revenue, the company was hemorrhaging cash due to inefficient routing, outdated technology systems, and supplier payment delays.

Critical Issues Identified

  • €850K accumulated debt from poor cash flow management
  • 27% delivery delays due to inefficient routing systems
  • Client retention dropping to 62% from competitive pressure
  • Payroll delays affecting 27 employees and their families

Company Profile

Industry: Logistics & Transportation
Location: Berlin, Germany
Employees: 27 staff members
Revenue: €1.2M annually
Founded: 2018
Fleet: 15 vehicles

Our 6-Month Turnaround Strategy

1

Crisis Stabilization

Months 1-2: Immediate financial triage and operational assessment

  • • Negotiated payment deferrals with creditors
  • • Implemented cash flow monitoring systems
  • • Conducted full operational audit
  • • Secured emergency bridge financing
2

Operational Optimization

Months 3-4: Technology upgrade and process improvement

  • • Implemented route optimization software
  • • Upgraded tracking and communication systems
  • • Renegotiated supplier contracts
  • • Streamlined warehouse operations
3

Strategic Growth

Months 5-6: Market expansion and partnership development

  • • Secured 3 strategic partnerships
  • • Expanded service offerings
  • • Launched customer retention program
  • • Established sustainable growth metrics

Transformation Results

Before Ch. Wolf Group

Monthly Cash Flow -€45K
On-Time Delivery 73%
Client Retention 62%
Employee Satisfaction 3.2/10
Total Debt €850K

After 6 Months

Monthly Cash Flow +€28K
On-Time Delivery 96%
Client Retention 89%
Employee Satisfaction 8.7/10
Remaining Debt €140K
"Ch. Wolf Group didn't just save our company – they transformed it. Their equity-for-services approach meant we got world-class expertise without the cash flow pressure of traditional consulting fees. Six months later, we're not just surviving, we're thriving."
Marcus Steinberg
Founder & CEO, LogiFlow

Key Success Factors

What Worked

  • Technology investment with immediate ROI focus
  • Strategic partnerships to expand market reach
  • Employee retention during crisis transition
  • Creditor negotiation to buy transformation time

Critical Lessons

  • Cash flow management is more critical than profitability
  • Technology upgrades must show immediate efficiency gains
  • Employee communication prevents talent loss during crisis
  • Strategic partnerships can accelerate recovery timelines

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