Did you know that United Parcel Service (UPS) trucks almost always take right turns? In 2006, UPS dared to ask the efficiency question about fuel costs. They discovered that **the less time UPS drivers spent in left turn lanes, the less fuel they burned waiting at lights and to cross traffic, and the less idle time there was for each driver.** UPS is now experiencing a savings of $6 million a year from the change. --- **Tags** — [[quotes]] , [[teaching-anecdotes]] , [[efficiencies]], [[growth]], [[working-at-scale]] **Source** — [[202303291359 - B - Profit First]]