Is it a about money? Is it a bragging rights thing? Is it a leftover of years gone by?

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      211·
      10 months ago

      I would think so. The sooner you can get widgets shipped out, the sooner they get distributed. 5 am is earlier than 8 am.

      • SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
        141·
        10 months ago

        In that case, why wait for the next day? Start Tuesdays work on Monday and ship a whole day early.

        • Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world
          15·
          10 months ago

          That does happen. Most long haul freight is done overnight so that there’s less traffic and the trucks can be more efficient with time.

          Short to medium haul freight needs to get the finished product from the factory to the distribution centers for the long haul freight to pick it up.

          Also, most production factories are 24/7 anyway. Usually you have 5-1, 1-9, and 9-5.