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Alberta Children's hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada doesn't look like any ordinary hospital. It looks fun, even playful. The exterior of the building is covered with energetic colored blocks and the sign at the main entryway looks as if it was written by a child. Inside, there are playgrounds, toy rooms, and murals of barnyards, mountains, forests and more. Despite the cheerful appearance o
Taking care of the communities where Cummins does business has been an important standard for the company since the early beginning. Recently, the Cummins India Foundation awarded scholarships to 125 meritorious students from in an around the locations where Cummins is present. Now in its ninth successive year, this program supports students from socially and economically unprivileged backgroun
Cummins has always been eager to link its values to corporate responsibility. It wasn't until early 2000 that the company changed its outlook on corporate responsibility and renewed their commitment to giving back. Today, Cummins employees in Indiana joined forces with the local Veterans and Supporters Affinity Group (VSAG) to sponsor a Military Care package Drive. The drive aimed at coll
When customer feedback pointed to an inadequate process for ordering replacement turbo parts, Gerben Van De Biezen, Regional Sales Manager in Europe, formed a team to streamline the process. The Net Promoter System (NPS) showed that Cummins customers felt their requests for Vehicle Off Road (VOR) orders weren't being answered with enough urgency; they expected an estimate on lead-time and cost
What once took shape as science fiction concept in books and movies, now riddles its way into day-to-day life: the Internet of Things (IoT). In the Internet's short history, technology has leapt from clunky computers to wearable technologies like the iWatch, creating the web of connected "things." These ever-changing technologies not only bemuse the modern world but also give promise of a longe
In early June, the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau (Beijing EPB) held a ceremony to recognize Beijing EPB, Beijing Public Transit (BJPT) and Cummins Inc. in their joint efforts to seek innovative approaches to further reduce emissions for public transit buses. Fang Li, Deputy Director of Beijing EPB and Zhong Qianghua, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Public Transit joined Tom Linebarg
On June 8, under the theme of "Unleashing the Richness of 40 Years, Break Forth to the New Normal," Cummins representatives and key stakeholders met in Beijing to celebrate Cummins China's 40th anniversary. Leaders from all of Cummins' joint venture partners in China were present at the milestone event, including Dongfeng Motor (partner for Dongfeng Cummins engine JV), Foton Motor (par
The Vision Statement of the Willoughby School in Bourne, Lincolnshire, UK reads: To inspire every child to achieve excellence in their learning and personal development through creativity and innovation in a happy and safe environment. It's this dedication to learning and personal development through innovation that has made the Willoughby School such an important community partner of Cummi
Of all the Cummins race cars, none is as well-traveled as the 1931 No. 8 Cummins Diesel. From the famous Indianapolis speedway to a tour round the world, the No. 8 car was the model for efficiency and reliability. Cummins founder Clessie Cummins originally installed his 4-cylinder model U engine in a Duesenberg chassis and in February 1931, drove it to Daytona Beach and set a new diesel speed r
Cummins is looking for model K or L engines, and we need your help finding them. The Cummins Archive team was recently contacted by a United States National Park Service volunteer. The Park Service is in the process of restoring Battery Townsley at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. This battery, equipped with a pair of 16-inch guns, once guarded the entrance to the strategic waterway, and
Cummins has always strived to be on the leading edge of technology. Our company was given the chance to discuss that commitment this month at the Business Analytics Forum 2015 hosted by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Michael King - Director, Enterprise Business Intelligence, spoke at the event on how devices that work through the internet can improve safety. One example is
At Cummins, our mission demands that "everything we do leads to a cleaner, healthier and safer environment." We have an unwavering commitment to produce the cleanest and most fuel efficient products in the world. We view new regulations not as a burden but rather as an opportunity to leverage the full extent of our technical expertise and leadership on behalf of our customers. Cummins is