agileThe 80-Hour Work Week Myth Is Costing You Cargo
The myth says that working extreme hours shows real dedication. Leaders who never clock out are seen as committed. Their teams are expected to follow. (1/3)
In logistics, this thinking leads to disaster. Push your team too hard and you get tired dispatchers, distracted drivers, and rushed planners. Mistakes pile up. A missed hours-of-service rule or a double-booked dock time can cause delays, fines, or worse. Exhausted teams don’t perform—they just break down. (2/3)
History tells a different story. Henry Ford cut the workday to 8 hours and raised pay. He knew rested workers made fewer errors and produced more. He valued sharpness over sheer hours. In logistics, precision beats exhaustion every time.
So why do we still treat burnout like a badge of honor? Is your company built for results, or just for show?
#LogisticsMyths #WorkLifeBalance #SupplyChainTruths #LeadershipReality #BurnoutCulture (3/3)