Cummins Team Talk | Issue 40

Cummins wins Enabling Mark New apprentices learn the ropes

Embracing equity for #IWD

Team monitors marine turtles

Cummins power unleashed at Brisbane Truck Show

Publisher: Asia Pacific Communications team

Editor-in-Chief: Monika Gietz monika.gietz@cummins.com

Editors: Olivia Co olivia.co@cummins.com

Karen Kiepe

karen.kiepe@cummins.com

Please submit articles via the Team Talk submission link on the Asia Pacific Community site

Cover image: Cummins Next Generation15LFuelAgnostic Platform was front and centre at the Brisbane Truck Show.

EMD’S MESSAGE

EMD’s message from Peter Jensen-Muir

Welcome to the 2023 mid-year edition of Team Talk.

I would like to start with an Acknowledgement of Country. I am writing this from my home on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia, which is on the lands of the Kabi Kabi and the Jinibara peoples.

Cummins acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. To learn more about reconciliation or Acknowledgment of Country go to www.reconciliation.org.au.

It’s been a challenging and successful first half of 2023 even though we continue to see cost escalations impacting on our business, our customers and the broader community. Labour shortages, especially for diesel technicians, continue to create challenges in supporting our customers.

On behalf of the Asia Pacific Leadership Team, I’d like to thank everyone for the dedication, resilience, skills and commitment you bring to caring for our customers.

In June, we announced new guidance for working under a hybrid model, which consists of a mix of on-site and off-site work that balances the needs of the business, the team, and the individual employees. Striking that balance is critical for us to create environments in which our employees and our business thrive.

Our teams are progressing well with meeting the expectations of spending at least 40% of time in-person and, for the first six months at Cummins, 60% of the time in-person for new employees and their managers.

This time together is intended to continue to build an inspiring and collaborative workplace where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. If you or your team are not yet achieving these guidelines, please plan to do so in the next few weeks.

I would like to congratulate more than 65 employees who were promoted and welcome more than 310 new employees who joined the Cummins Asia Pacific team this year.

Congratulations to those promoted and thank you for stepping up to take on new responsibilities. For those new to Cummins, thank you all for choosing Cummins and we look forward to your contributions to our business.

I was reflecting on new employees choosing Cummins for their careers and recalling the amazing number of employees who reached significant service milestones in the first half of 2023. Their contributions equated to more than 2,845 years with 46 employees celebrating more than 20 years with the company.

This mix of new and long-serving employees is a special part of what I enjoy about working at Cummins. New employees, who bring new experiences and ideas, combined with long-serving employees with vast experience and deep external customer relationships, make this a special place to work.

Be sure to reach out and congratulate these employees, be it welcoming them to Cummins or thanking them for their extraordinary service milestones and contributions to our success.

In the last five years, Cummins Powers Women’s (CPW) impact within Asia Pacific deserves reflection. The numbers speak for themselves: 46,879 women and girls positively impacted, $1.2 million invested across four countries and four Asia Pacific partners, one global impact award and more than 95 Cummins Asia Pacific CPW Ambassadors.

Cummins Powers Women programs have already had a deep and long-lasting impact on women and girls across Asia Pacific and our reach continues to grow.

Cummins is working to create solutions to gender inequality in our communities by partnering with global nonprofit organisations to accelerate the advancement of women and girls, reinforcing Cummins’ internal commitment to the prosperity of women around the world. Thank you all for the work done in this important area for gender equality within the communities in which we reside.

You are an incredible team, and I am grateful for the skills and dedication you bring to Cummins, our customers, each other and our business. Thank you.

Warm regards

Peter Jensen-Muir Executive Managing Director | Cummins Asia Pacific

Cummins showcased at the Brisbane Truck Show

Cummins Asia Pacific participated in the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show on 18-21 May, the largest trucking event in the southern hemisphere with more than 40,000 attendees.

The objective was to promote Cummins’ integrated driveline capability, showcase current and future on-highway products and launch the Next Generation 15L Fuel Agnostic Platform.

Launch of Destination Zero Strategy

At the show, the team launched the Destination Zero Strategy, showcasing Cummins commitment to help customers go further faster towards decarbonisation. Destination Zero involves a dual path of continuing to advance current technologies while developing new ones.

Scott Alexander with the 2023 Trucksales Innovation Award.

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ON-HIGHWAY ON SHOW

Next Generation 15L Fuel Agnostic Platform

Cummins unveiled the Next Generation 15L Fuel Agnostic Platform, a remarkable advancement in engine technology. The new platform is predicted to deliver the highest-ever outputs for a Cummins truck engine, while setting new standards for fuel efficiency at ultra-low emission levels.

In addition to the centrepiece, the X15 Euro VI Performance and Efficiency Series engines, other display engines garnered much attention from industry professionals and the public, enabling the team to have meaningful conversations.

Trucksales Innovation Award

Cummins was awarded the prestigious 2023 Trucksales Innovation Award for the Next Generation 15L Fuel Agnostic Platform. The recognition reaffirms Cummins’ leadership in developing forward-thinking solutions for the transport sector and highlights the company’s dedication to technological advancements to contribute to decarbonisation efforts.

Cummins-Meritor introduces Accelera

The 2023 Truck Show set the scene for visitors to embrace the new partnership between Cummins and Meritor since the acquisition last August.

At the show, the Meritor team introduced Accelera, Cummins’ New Power business segment, to the public.

Accelera is an energy technology leader committed to securing a sustainable future for the industries that keep the world running. A diverse portfolio of zero-emission solutions includes battery systems, fuel cells, ePowertrain systems and electrolysers.

Breakfast with Transport Women Australia Ltd

The team was invited to the Women in Transport breakfast organised by Transport Women Australia Ltd (TWAL). By partnering with TWAL and engaging in this initiative, the team demonstrated Cummins’ support for gender equality and empowerment of women in the transport industry.

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CELEBRATE MILESTONES

On-highway Gala Night

Cummins held the 2023 On-highway Gala Night to recognise employees who achieved service milestones and present the Business Manager of the Year Awards.

Cummins recognised 13 employees for their years of service. They included On-highway National Account Manager Rob Sweeney who received a 45-year pin for his commitment, loyalty and dedication to his role.

The team also celebrated the milestones of 12 other employees who received 15, 20, 25 and 35 years of service awards.

Congratulations to all who received service awards for your welldeserved milestones.

Trevor Doecke was awarded with BusinessManageroftheYearfor 2022.

AndrewBoothcelebrated15years at Cummins.

MichaelTaylorwasawardedwith BusinessManageroftheYearfor 2019.

RobSweeneycelebrated45years at Cummins.

MarcWecerklecelebrated25years at Cummins.

MickCristaldicelebrated25years at Cummins.

EgleParkercelebrated25years at Cummins.

AndrewSteelecelebrated35years at Cummins.

BryceColvillecelebrated35years at Cummins.

DavidPaddisoncelebrated40years at Cummins.

David Paddison was awarded withBusinessManagerofthe Year for 2020.

Andrew Booth was awarded with BusinessManageroftheYearfor 2021.

MikeFowlercelebrated25years at Cummins.

Cummins wins PACCAR’s Supplier of the Year

Cummins South Pacific has been named PACCAR Australia’s Supplier of the Year – 2022 Category A for the sixth consecutive year.

The award, presented to the best supplier with a proprietary design, is based on the criteria of quality, on-time delivery, engineering support, production support, cost containment and alignment to PACCAR’s business values.

Mike Fowler, Director and General Manager of Cummins Asia Pacific’s on-highway business, said: “This recognition is an acknowledgement of how we live our brand promise and values.

“There are many in our team – engineering, manufacturing, materials scheduling, quality and our branch network – who have contributed to meeting PACCAR’s high quality and performance expectations.”

Sam Badcock, Manager OEM Business On-highway, and Mike accepted the award on behalf of the Cummins South Pacific leadership team at an event on 20 April attended by 150 guests, who included PACCAR’s senior leadership team and key representatives from the PACCAR supplier network.

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SamBadcockwithMichaelLong,DirectorofSalesandMarketingat PACCAR.

Diana Rey-Marrero visits Asia Pacific

In March, Diana Rey-Marrero, Vice President of Cummins Business Services, visited the Asia Pacific region for the first time in many years.

At the Scoresby office, she hosted a joint town hall meeting with Peter Jensen-Muir, Executive Managing Director for Cummins Asia Pacific. Peter opened the session with a business overview of the region before introducing Diana.

Diana explained her career journey leading to her current role at Cummins. In line with the theme for Women’s History Month, she shared information about her family and acknowledged her mother as her role model. Diana also shared her personal values as an individual and a leader before answering questions.

After the town hall meeting, everyone gathered in the lunchroom for food and an opportunity to connect with the leaders directly.

Embracing equity on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 saw a mix of online and in-person events.

This year’s theme was #EmbraceEquity, which recognises that supporting women doesn’t stop at equal opportunities, but equity to empower those coming from different circumstances.

IWD 2023 Zoom celebration

Kristina Lambkin, Corporate Responsibility and TEC Program Leader, hosted a region-wide webinar celebrating five years of Cummins Power Women operating globally.

Sisters of Mary School – Cummins Philippines

In total, 422 employees tuned into the webinar from 10 locations – Cairns, Carole Park, Korea, Mackay, Malaysia, Mt Isa, Papua New Guinea, Scoresby, Toowoomba and Townsville. Attendees were joined by guest speakers from Cummins’ community partners who shared results achieved though their partnerships.

At the end, leaders within the region and the community partners shared their aspirations for gender equality in the future.

Happy Boxes – Carole Park and Toowoomba

Brisbane and Toowoomba employees joined forces to donate toiletries and beauty products to Happy Boxes, an organisation that empowers women by breaking down barriers to accessing basic needs.

On IWD a team packaged donated goods into 31 bags that were sent to their nominated community, Fregon Anangu School in South Australia.

On March 17, the Women’s Empowerment Resource Group (WERG) and Philippines CIT invited students from Sisters of Mary School to celebrate IWD at the branch.

Jowell de Asis, Project Manager – Corporate Responsibility, spoke on common prejudices against women and emphasised women’s capabilities and their importance in society. That was followed by a think-and-share activity that encouraged the students to reflect on biases they may have on gender, social and economic status, race, ethnicity, people with disabilities and faith.

Afterwards, the students were given an overview of the workshop and Cummins’ products and services, led by Antonny Calupig, Workshop Manager, and Anna Liza Caronan, WERG leader, to demonstrate Cummins commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Round table – Cummins Korea

The Korean Women’s Empowerment Network celebrated IWD with Julia Utan, Director of Customer Support and Business Transformation, and Travis Lloyd, Director of Aftermarket.

Julia shared her career journey, experiences of taking on challenges, and her aspiration to advance women’s rights and equality in the workforce. She inspired and encouraged female employees to be bold and try to move out of their comfort zones. At the end of the session, everyone gathered for a group photo to emphasise the 2023 IWD theme – #EmbraceEquity.

CELEBRATING IWD

Japan office celebrates IWD

To celebrate IWD, the female employees gathered to discuss their lives at Cummins Japan and how that differed from other companies they had worked for before Cummins.

The women divided into groups to exchange opinions on themes such as diversity, women’s working environments and welfare. The opportunity enabled the participants to build relationships and connections and explore important topics.

Cummins Mackay invited eight Year 10 students from Mackay North High School to join them for IWD.

The students were picked up in a rental bus generously donated by Ezy Rentals and brought to the branch. Together, they tuned in to the live broadcast with 14 other staff members and their accompanying teachers.

The group then formed a circle to talk about their employment journeys, supported by personal stories from female employees. The students were encouraged to ask questions and had great interest in all the roles the staff had experienced throughout their careers.

Females in Engineering ERG

After the zoom celebration with Cummins CR partners, the newly formed Females in Engineering ERG held a virtual discussion on the topic ‘Who inspires you?’ with a STEM focus.

A major takeaway from the call was that the members found themselves to be inspiring to others while also being inspired by those close to them – their families. A truly empowering session.

Dignity drive – Mt Isa and Townsville

Employees at Mt Isa and Townsville worked together to donate feminine hygiene products to Share the Dignity.

Share the Dignity is an Australian women’s charity that works to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or going through tough times.

Snapshots from other locations

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School visit – Cummins Mackay

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Teatime at Laverton with Cummins-Meritor

New bonds continue to form with CumminsMeritor during a session of morning tea and insightful tours.

Kate Evans (Training Manager) and Claire Hampton (Branch Manager - Regional) invited 12 female Cummins-Meritor employees to Laverton, where they connected with staff from the branch and Campbellfield over morning tea.

The visit was an opportunity to learn about Laverton’s operations and participate in a site tour by Tomce Stojkovski (Rail Operations Manager).

In a presentation by Kate, the women were introduced to the Women’s Empowerment Network and Business AcuWomen program, enabling them to understand more about Cummins’ mission to foster an inclusive work environment.

Thank you to Gordana Miloseska (Manager - Purchasing and Supply Chain, Cummins-Meritor) for her help with coordinating the visit.

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Cummins-Meritor at Laverton.

Customer secured: Cummins Wodonga visits RailFirst

In October 2022, Cummins Wodonga began a partnership with new high horsepower customer –Rail First Asset Management (RailFirst).

Headquartered in New South Wales, RailFirst is an Australian rolling stock leasing company operating in the rail freight market with QSK78 engines powering its locomotives.

RailFirst has many workshops around the country, including a roundhouse (train maintenance facility) in Junee. As the Wodonga branch was not known for working with high horsepower engines, RailFirst was pleased to learn that Cummins technicians can travel out to service their engines.

With an extensive knowledge in the high horsepower field and of QSK78 engines, Daniel Holden, Supervisor – Field Service, worked closely with RailFirst to secure a positive relationship with the customer.

Brett Sheriff, Asset Services Planner for RailFirst, was highly satisfied with the work provided by the Wodonga field service team. In his feedback email, he thanked Daniel, Nathan Frauenfelder and Mitch Hall for their quality service:

“The support from the team at Wodonga is absolutely fantastic. Dan is easy to get hold of and keeps us informed. The help and knowledge from Mitch and Nathan on site is excellent. It is great to see such a high level of customer support, please thank them all from me.”

In December, Daniel visited the Junee rail roundhouse workshop to meet Brett and the RailFirst team for the first time.

“As the Field Service Supervisor, I personally got to see firsthand the application my team had to work on and understand their experience working on the locomotives,” Daniel said.

“We supply RailFirst with a very high level of customer support and we go above and beyond to meet their expectations.”

Mitchel Hall and Nathan Frauenfelder at RailFirst.

In the Junee Roundhouse.

Employee projects making impacts

At a global company like Cummins, overall success is driven by the dedication and excellence of our employees in every region where we operate. In the Distribution Business our employees have contributed to making our world cleaner, worked to solve customers’ challenges and improved our internal processes by living our Cummins’ Values.

Through the Business Impact Awards, Cummins recognises employees who have gone the extra mile to find solutions to some of our most pressing challenges as a company. In April, the Distribution Leadership Team announced recipients of the awards after reviewing the nominated projects from 2022.

Here are the results at a glance:

Winners from the Asia Pacific region:

Project leader Project sponsor

Peter Yin Andrew Hunnam

Terrence B Clark Alan Routledge

Po Reen Tan and Sunila Mandavgane Sowmya Chaturvedi

Eloise Ryan Kate Teixeira

Bronwyn Elverd Tim Worme, Joyce Chen

Project name

Reduce slow-moving inventory

Award area

Asia Pacific Industry impact – supply chain end-end integration

VST increased rebuild capacity from 215 to 350 while reducing labour hours by 16%

Traineeship program for people with disabilities and integration into fulltime employment

Global rights for women, every women treaty –fighting domestic violence

Asia Pacific domestic violence support

Customer impact – innovative dependability

Employee impact – diversity & inclusion

Community impact – equality of opportunity

Employee impact – diversity & inclusion

– Tracy Embree, President of the Distribution Business (DBU)

AWARD WINNERS

Let’s hear from our project leaders

Peter Yin – Continuous Improvement Leader

Excess and obsolete inventory is a significant cost to our organisation, not only taking up space in our warehouses, but tying up much-needed working capital, impacting on our cash flow. This project was intended to improve the quality of our inventory to improve our inventory turnover and meet working capital commitments.

This project involved a redesign and relocation of our assembly line to react quickly to an imminent increase to our forecast demand. During the design process, we identified multiple efficiency improvements we could implement in the new location which provided continual reduction in labour hours of 16%. The project delivery was a huge collaborative effort between the Brisbane MRC and branch teams. I am grateful to everybody who helped make this project a success.

Family and domestic violence is a global challenge at an epidemic level. In an effort to tackle this important issue, the Asia Pacific Legal team worked closely with volunteers from law firm Baker McKenzie on an ambitious pro bono project to produce the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of domestic violence laws around the world. The project created a powerful tool that enables rapid analysis of legislation around the world measured against model domestic violence conventions. The online tool is free to use and being widely accessed by organisations and individuals dedicated to eradicating gender-based violence globally. This was an incredible effort by all team members involved and we are proud of the impact the tool is already having. I am grateful to all involved and look forward to continuing this important work in the next phases of the project.

Our strong partnership with SG Enable and commitment from the Asia Pacific Leadership Team, sponsors, mentors and hiring managers envision a more inclusive Cummins. The Attach and Train program created equitable opportunities for people with disabilities to aspire to and fulfil their potential. I am glad to lead this program and extend a step further in Cummins’ DE&I journey.

We wanted to ensure employees experiencing family and domestic violence knew Cummins would support them through the recovery journey and sought to share information and resources they can use. It was important to also recognise that we could make a greater impact by offering support, information and resources to people who use family and domestic violence who may be seeking rehabilitation. In that way, we could envision a future where our communities, and Cummins, are free from family and domestic violence.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey and I’m happy to see we are advancing on this with sustained progress in the disability inclusion space. With exemplary commitment from the APLT, sponsors, mentors, hiring managers and many others involved in this project at various stages, we hope to eventually normalise the process of hiring people with disabilities, achieve inclusion in mainstream employment and share best practices across the organisation.

Terrence B Clarke – Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Advisor

Po Reen Tan – Customer Order Management Manager

Sunila Mandavgane – Logistics Operations Leader

Eloise Ryan – Associate Counsel

Bronwyn Elverd – Benefits Specialist Manager, SEA and SPAC

Service recognition

Please join us in congratulating the following employees who celebrated a service milestone in Q1-Q2, 2023.

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Intern onboarding 2023

Welcome to our 2023 internship cohort.

This year, the Cummins Early Careers Program welcomed 39 students who have embarked on their professional journey with us. Engaging in diverse project assignments, the talented interns will be mentored during their time with Cummins, enabling them to delve further into their tertiary fields of study within a corporate environment.

In February, the new recruits across Asia Pacific took part in global onboarding sessions virtually and face to face at the Scoresby branch.

Here are our new interns and their roles:

Name Title

Adam Fernandes Intern – Project Management Mining

Alexander Newell Engineering Intern (rail, loco, defence)

Anthony Aslanidis Intern CBS Finance PFR

Benjamin Castanelli Customer Experience (CX) – Strategy & Metrics

Benjamin Whittaker HSE Intern

Brandon Kisiangani Supply Chain and Logistics Intern

Brenton Barry Intern– Industrial Engineering

Chadley Mare HHP DFSEc Intern

Chetan Narayan Engineering Intern (design – offhighway general)

Corey Wiffen Legal Intern

Emily Buchan On-highway Engineering Intern

Ethan Rich-Usher Intern – Power Generation Electrical Engineering

Isaac Tyrone Customer Experience (CX) –eCommerce & digital platforms

Janice Rebello Intern – Automotive Engineering

Jerica David Intern – Power Generation Application Engineer

Karaninder Jaswal Power Generation Electrical Intern

Kieran Lennon CBS GL Finance Internship

Krishna Suppiah Project Analyst

Layla Nassar CBS HR Services Intern SEAPAC

Lily Joslin-Boyle Legal Intern

Name Title

Madeleine LongHansen

Mikhayla Pratt

Human Resource Intern

Off-highway Sales and Marketing Intern

Mohammed Hasna Project Management Intern

Muhammad Nur

Aslam Bin Sanosi Engineering Intern

Nikifor Krkacovski CBS HR Services Intern – SEAPAC

Olivia Yang Intern – Operations Excellence

Prajah Sivayoganathan Intern – Information Technology

Purav Parekh Finance Summer Intern

Rebecca D’Souza On-highway Sales & Marketing Intern

Roland Casset Intern – Quality

Ryan Jones Sales & Marketing Intern – Aftermarket

Sasinthini Ratnasingam Financial Control Intern

Satakshi Vispute Intern – Accounting

Thomas Haddon CBS IT Intern

Tyge Walker Supply Chain Planning Project Analyst Intern

Wilson Sugianto Talent Acquisition Intern

Xavier Taylor Marketing Communications Intern

Zachary Moroney CBS IT Intern

Zander Ellis Power Gen Engineering Intern

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Q&A: Get to know some of our interns

Lily Joslin-Boyle

What are your roles and responsibilities?

I am a Legal Intern. I provide support within the Cummins Legal Function, which provides a full range of legal services in support of Cummins throughout the Asia Pacific region.

What are you studying?

I am in my final year of a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts.

Can you share a bit about your cultural background?

I am Australian and have lived in Australia all my life. I have Scottish heritage and used to compete in Highland dancing, a traditional style of Scottish dancing.

What’s an odd fact about you people might not know?

I enjoy learning about history. I am majoring in history in my Bachelor of Arts.

What movie/TV show is a must watch for you and why?

The Harry Potter movies. I always enjoy a Harry Potter movie, no matter how many times I have seen it.

Jerica David

What are your roles and responsibilities?

Application Engineering Intern for Power Generation. I support the work of the Power Gen Team by assisting my supervisor with project tasks such as generator sizing, electrical design and drawings, inspection test plans and mechanical design analysis.

What are you studying?

Mechanical engineering with minors in electrical and medical engineering at QUT.

Can you share a bit about your cultural background?

I was born and raised in the Philippines, moved to Port Macquarie, NSW, when I was 15 years old, and then to Brisbane after graduating from high school.

What’s an odd fact about you people might not know?

I love art. Painting is one of my hobbies and I’m left-handed.

What movie/TV show is a must watch for you and why?

MoneyHeist is a must-watch series and my current favourite movie is WheretheCrawdadsSing.

Tyge Walker

What are your roles and responsibilities?

I am the Supply Chain Intern working in the continuous improvement team as a project analyst, under my manager Kirsty Van Oudtshoorn. The role involves collaborating with various functions across the business to help improve their operations.

What are you studying?

I am in my third year of economics at the University of Melbourne.

Can you share a bit about your cultural background?

My dad is Australian and my mum is from the Philippines. I was born and raised on the Gold Coast. I cannot speak Tagalog but have visited my extended family in the Philippines many times and hope to go back soon.

What’s an odd fact about you people might not know?

I have a 38-year-old half-brother on my dad’s side.

What movie/TV show is a must watch for you and why?

Mad Men is an absolute classic. It provides an insight into upper-class American society in the 1960s–1970s with superb acting.

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Nikifor Krkacovski

What are your roles and responsibilities?

I am the CBS HR Intern for 2023. My responsibilities include supporting our business services and I am involved in everything about employee benefits.

What are you studying?

A Bachelor of Business, majoring in HR and minoring in Supply Chain. I will complete my course next year.

Can you share a bit about your cultural background?

My nationality is Macedonian. I was born in Macedonia and moved to Australia at the age of three.

What’s an odd fact about you people might not know?

I used to play for Melbourne City.

What movie/TV show is a must watch for you and why? Current must watch is Air, the story of Air Jordan.

Rebecca D’Souza

What are your roles and responsibilities?

I am the On-highway Sales & Marketing Intern for 2023. The role has given me the opportunity to experience the various responsibilities marketers have, from creating brochures, banners and SharePoints to event planning.

The main event so far has been the Brisbane Truck Show in May. It was an amazing experience working on the show with all my colleagues.

What are you studying?

I am in my third year, studying a Bachelor of Business applied and majoring in marketing at RMIT.

Can you share a bit about your cultural background?

I was born in Mumbai, India, and, when I was two months old, I moved to Beijing. After 11 years, my family moved to Melbourne in 2013. I have now been living in Australia for almost 10 years. Being exposed to three different cultures in my youth has allowed me to appreciate diversity.

What’s an odd fact about you people might not know?

I played the piano for seven years and was part of three different choirs.

What movie/TV show is a must watch for you and why?

My favourite movie is JohnnyEnglish, starring Rowan Atkinson. It is the funniest movie on the planet. If you haven’t watched it yet, you need to ASAP.

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Rebecca at the Brisbane Truck Show.

Welcome to our 2023 apprentices

2023 onboarding in Melbourne

In February, the Cummins Apprentice Program gathered the 2023 cohort in Melbourne for a twoweek onboarding program.

This year’s cohort consists of 81 new apprentices – 20 females and 61 males – making it the largest intake the Cummins Apprentice Program has ever worked with.

During the two weeks, the apprentices were welcomed by leaders and employees in the business. Part of the onboarding focused on practical technical activities, career insights from senior leaders, and visits to the Kenworth factory and Filtration site.

Thank you to everyone, including service leaders and functional team members from Service Excellence, Technical Training, HR and Global Onboarding, whose contributions made the 2023 program a great success.

CAREER EXPOS

Trades Fit Expo

Ren Trinchera (Central Region APM), Lucas Noack (1st Year Apprentice Program Intern), and Elise Sapardanis (2nd Year Apprentice Program Intern) attended the Trades Fit Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Hosted by the Department of Education for female and non-binary students in years 9-12, the event was a unique opportunity to showcase the Apprentice Program to young women interested in trade and tech industry career paths.

The team spoke to students about the opportunities Cummins offers its apprentices and networked with careers advisers from schools in the metro Melbourne area. They also gained insight into what other exhibiting companies were doing and connected with industry professionals.

Brisbane Truck Show: 2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge

Caleb Todd, a 4th Year Apprentice from Cummins Kalgoorlie, participated in the 2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge.

Since starting his apprenticeship in 2020, Caleb has been a keen learner with a strong work ethic, always aiming to complete his tasks in a timely manner. His dedication and attitude saw him to win the Apprentice of the Year Award in the Goldfields.

Team Talk asked Caleb about his experience in the Apprentice Challenge: How many heats and what was involved?

“There were six teams with two apprentices in each. There were three 45-minute heats where we had to identify nine faults. If something was done incorrectly or, for example, safety glasses were not worn, a 15-second time penalty was added to the apprentices’ total time.

“We were successful in the first three heats and made it through to the finals. The final was 60 minutes where nine faults were to be identified, including an extra hidden fault which added to the pressure.”

How did you feel?

“I was nervous going into all the heats and the final. Overall, I am happy I came third in the competition and proud of my result.”

A big shoutout to Martin Bostelman (Branch Manager – Kalgoorlie), Trevor Nelson (Service Manager) and the team at the Kalgoorlie branch as they have mentored and supported Caleb throughout his apprenticeship journey.

North West Regional Careers Expo

Representatives from Cummins Tamworth, including Grace Carey (1st Year Apprentice), Toby Newcombe (2nd Year Apprentice) and Luke Johnstone (Service Supervisor,) with support from Central Region APM Ren Trinchera, attended the North West Regional Careers Expo.

The expo in Tamworth was attended by 80 exhibitors and more than 2,000 students from the region.

It gave the branch the opportunity to showcase the X15 engine which provided a great conversation starter for students interested in becoming part of the next generation of Cummins Technicians.

The team was energised by the genuine interest from many students in the Cummins Apprentice Program.

APPRENTICE PROGRAM

Onto the next chapter…

In coming months, the Apprentice Program team will shift its focus to the 2024 apprentice intake.

Working in tandem with hiring managers, the goal will be towards achieving our aspirational gender goal of 50:50 and concurrently increasing our overall apprentice headcount.

Expressions of interest for the Apprentice Program can be accessed via the QR code.

First name Last name

Mykala Hill

Erick Daniel

Mitchell Alexander

Blake Watson

Michelle Niba

Mathew Dixon

Patrick Flanders

David Hearne

Emily Webb

Bailey Looker

Enya Skye Sanson

Nicole Strong

Cruiz Chetcuti

Grace Carey

Sienna Hulme-Moir

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Joseph Whyte

Trey Gillespie

Sharna Freeman

Courtney Folley

Dylan Jacobs-Cook

Aidan Laubscher

Rhys Tucknott

Alex Delforce

Blade Gourley

Chris Jackson

Dakotah Ta'avale

Emma Cranston

Cody Humphreys

Jaxon McSherry

Aidan Henderson Bailey

Chloe Hansen

Jack Carey

Janae Sheavils

Luen McKerrow

Ethan Engelbrecht

Alec Le Mottee Robinson

Reece Dowling

Ruby Leao-Seve

Tom Goopy

Joshua Blackborrow

Amelia Knight

Grace Davies

Andrew Bain

Jackson Cook

Bailey Buying

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AccessAbility Week with GradWISE

In February, the Talent Acquisition team participated in Industry AccessAbility Week, organised by GradWISE, an employment partner of Cummins Asia Pacific.

WISE Employment offers disability employment services in Australia. Its program, GradWISE, is designed to help graduates in their transition from studying to finding employment and to achieve their career aspirations.

AccessAbility Week featured presentations by a mix of GradWISE alumni and industry partners, each detailing either their experiences or what their organisations have in place to provide inclusive work environments.

The event’s theme was “Curiosity opens the door to opportunity”, with GradWISE encouraging students to explore inclusive career opportunities during and after their studies.

The Cummins Talent Acquisition team, represented by Chloe Lane, Joyce Chen and Davis McConnell, introduced the students to Cummins and the opportunities available within the company. Joyce and Davis spoke about Cummins’ DEI and Davis shared his journey at Cummins since onboarding in 2022.

“It was great be able to speak on a positive experience and advocate for the inclusive environment here at Cummins,” Davis said.

Cummins is an important industry partner and has been instrumental in the success of GradWISE. Over the past two years, Cummins has provided support to GradWISE, our university partners and, most importantly, to students living with disabilities. We are truly grateful for this partnership and the positive impact it has had on empowering students and promoting accessibility and inclusivity.

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More than 40 students took part in the event and many expressed interest in working for Cummins Asia Pacific. GradWISEindustrypartners

TALENT ACQUISITION

Recruitment expos with the TA team

AAGE Big Meet

The Talent Acquisition (TA) team attended the AAGE Big Meet in Melbourne.

They were supported by Mikhayla Pratt (Off-highway Marketing Intern), Davis McConnell (HR Graduate) and Maxwell Henderson and Lloyd Morrissey (Engineering),

The Big Meet is a one-day careers fair organised by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and promoted to students from all universities in the host city.

The expo promotes intern and graduate programs to the attendees and subsequently captures students’ interest for the mid-year and 2024 program intakes.

The Big Meet was also a good opportunity for Cummins to promote the company to students and industry partners who might not know about our organisation.

The Trades Fit Expo

The TA team, in collaboration with the Apprentice Program Management (APM) team, attended The Trades Fit Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Hosted by the Department of Education, the event provided a comfortable space for female and non-binary students from years 9 to 12 to learn about traditionally male-dominated industries. The team’s objective was to promote the Apprentice Program to more female and non-binary students and capture their interest in becoming future mechanical, electrical or parts apprentice superstars with Cummins.

The collaborative work between the TA and APM teams produced fruitful results as many attendees expressed interest in Cummins’ renowned Apprentice Program. They successfully promoted the program to students seeking a more hands-on career after completing their high school studies.

Lucas Noack, Apprentice Program Intern, said: “The Trades Fit Expo represents everything that is good about women and non-binary people in the trades industry. The drive to create a more gender diverse culture was on full display, as companies showcased their appeal to students from around Victoria.

“It was a perfect opportunity to highlight the many opportunities Cummins can provide to the next generation of future female and non-binary workers. We relished the chance

Mikhayla said: “Attending the Big Meet was so much fun, meeting new people within the business and students who were keen to know more about Cummins.

“Listening to Tracy, Davis and the rest of the team’s interactions with interested students gave me more insight into the apprentice and intern programs in general. It was interesting to see the benefits and diversity Cummins offers compared to our competitors, who largely limit access for international students and more.”

Overall, the event had a positive outcome because Cummins captured significant numbers of expressions of interest from students in various fields and from different universities for our intern and graduate programs.

to show our passion for creating meaningful apprenticeships for those who choose one of the many pathways we have to offer. In doing so, we hope to have instilled the excitement of potentially completing an apprenticeship at Cummins.”

Business AcuWomen

In April, the Women’s Empowerment Network (WE Network) launched the Business AcuWomen program.

Each month the program explores a different segment or department at Cummins. Participants delve into the purpose, work involved, working environment and professional prospects within each area. Key focuses include recognising transferable skills, identifying avenues for building experience, creating support networks, and enhancing visibility.

While Business AcuWomen is specifically designed to support women, its content and sessions are available to everyone within Cummins, fostering an inclusive environment where all can benefit from the wealth of knowledge and insights shared.

The inaugural keynote session on 11 April featured Peter Jensen-Muir. Under the theme of general management, Peter provided a comprehensive business overview of the Asia Pacific region, highlighted the launch of Accelera, and shared invaluable perspectives on Cummins leadership behaviours based on his own experience.

More than 150 employees eagerly attended the session, which culminated in an engaging Q&A session where participants could delve deeper into their personal inquiries about leadership and management with Peter.

Business AcuWomen’s second session was on 24 May. Lauren White, Director of Human Resources, provided an overview of Cummins’ HR and talent management and shared her story of personal and career growth. The session delved into the many functions and best practices within HR, providing valuable insights for employees throughout the organisation.

Designed to ensure equal representation and support the professional and personal success of all employees, the program demystifies business-facing roles within Cummins through interactive webinars with members of the Asia Pacific Leadership Team.

The program continues with monthly sessions until October. Watch your inboxes to register to attend upcoming sessions.

A recording of each session is available on the AcuWomen page.

ATA National Trucking Industry: Woman of the Year

At the end of March, the on-highway team attended the 2023 National Trucking Industry Awards on the Gold Coast.

Owned by the Australian Trucking Association, the awards ceremony recognises businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond the requirements of their roles to improve their workplaces and the industry.

Lora Miller, On-highway Product Manager, reprised her role by announcing the Woman of the Year Award. In her speech, she touched on celebrating the Cummins Powers Women program’s 5th anniversary, the new female apprentices, and Cummins’ dedication to its diversity and inclusion values.

After showcasing the nominees, Lora announced Alina Hawkins, Chief Operating Officer for the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria, as the winner. As part of her prize, Alina will be invited to visit the Cummins headquarters in Columbus, Indiana.

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Lora Miller with the award finalists.

Congratulations to our 2022 Annual Sales Excellence Award winners

Cummins is pleased to announce the winners of the Annual Sales Excellence Awards.

They are Syafeeq Hashim – Sales Manager, Power Generation, and Antoni Loizos – Customer Support Representative. The awards recognise the exceptional sales performance, commitment and dedication of our top-performing sales professionals. Antoni Loizos, part of the SPAC Aftermarket Sales Team, achieved 170% of his target for 2022. His team considers him a true team player, with a can-do attitude and a collaborative approach to tackling challenges.

Antoni has a strong process for managing his territory and manages his call plan effectively to ensure he regularly meets customers and prospects. In 2022, he executed several strategic large sales wins that required collaboration with internal and external key stakeholders, which he managed to a high standard. Antoni’s work in leveraging the ISC/ISL rebuild program with a key customer in his region delivered a significant win for Cummins.

Syafeeq Hashim’s contribution to Cummins Malaysia has been exemplary, achieving an outstanding 300% target against the 2022 AOP. He was instrumental in securing the first mega data centre for Cummins Malaysia and growing the agriculture business, resulting in a diversified business portfolio.

Syafeeq has demonstrated Cummins’ values of teamwork and excellence by communicating constantly across teams, functions and borders to deliver superior results. He has a strong focus on ensuring a positive customer experience, collaborating well with the PG bid support team across the region in SG and South Pacific.

Syafeeq’s initiative in engaging the growing data centre segment’s leading customers and end clients by supporting them with the leading technology solution and customer service is highly commendable.

Syafeeq Hashim and Antoni Loizos are inspiring examples of excellence in sales and their achievements are a testament to their hard work and dedication. We congratulate them on their success and thank them for their contribution to Cummins.

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CUSTOMER CARE

The Customer Care Award celebrates exceptional customer support in the Asia Pacific region. The award helps foster a customer-centric culture by recognising staff who have gone above and beyond in customer support.

If you would like to acknowledge your team members, nominate them now by scanning the QR code below.

Our customer care award winners

Q4, 2022

Winners

Luke Adie Service Advisor Brisbane Wirtgen Australia Pty Ltd

Lewis Anker Store Person Toowoomba Brown & Hurley

Toowoomba Truck Spares

Paul Grady Application Engineer Wetherill Park Jacon Equipment PFG Group

Ben Watt, Rodney Needs, Mark Campbell, David Graham, Robert Woodard, Jordi McIntosh, Trent Trolley, Billy Tregoning

Francis Blackburn, Courtney Tucker, Angela Summers, Jolene Kelly, Owen Trew, Aidan DeBrenni, Riley Trew, Ashley Thorman, Kieran Crudeli, Jordan Swindley, Jared Atkinson, Adam Waldon, Ashley Deane

Q1, 2023

Liam Gray

Newcastle HHP Rebuild Team

Tamworth Field Service Technicians

Tamworth Idemitsu Coal – Boggabri Operations

Auckland Parts Team & Field Service Team, Business Partner Teams

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KOREA UPDATES

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Senior executives visit Cummins Sales and Service Korea

Cummins Sales and Service Korea (CSSK) welcomed Julia Utan, Director – Customer Support and Business Transformation, and Travis Lloyd, Director – Aftermarket, in March.

During their trip to visit customers, dealers and OEMs, the duo gained valuable insight into how they can ensure Cummins’ continuity in delivering value to its partners and had opportunities to engage with local staff.

PG EPC team in Korea makes progress in Poland

Power Generation in Korea has a team that facilitates engineering and procurement construction, which focuses on installing power generation units into mega factories.

Such projects can take several years and the Poland project, commissioned by a Korean conglomerate, is no exception. The team began working in Poland at the end of 2021, travelling in and out of the country as required during the pandemic to ensure the customer’s demands were met.

Jim Lee and Keunho Park are extremely important assets to the Korean team, ensuring we continue to meet stakeholders’ increased demands. The pair travelled on-site to install Cummins’ switch gear which progressed onto a factory acceptance test.

The test was successfully completed and delivered with sales recognition. The products currently on site include C3500D5, C3000D5X2 and C1100D5.

Duringthepandemic, Jim Lee flew in and out of Poland from Korea for the project.

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Marine engine on show

A Cummins marine engine was displayed at the International Boat Show, also known as the Yokohama Boat Show, for the first time in Japan.

The Yokohama Boat Show is the biggest marine tradeshow in Japan and Mizuno Marine, our registered dealer, was excited to be a part of it.

As a leading supplier of marine engines and equipment, Mizuno Marine had the opportunity to showcase Cummins renowned 6.7litre marine engine from the UK.

Marine industry experts and customers were thrilled to see the Cummins engine in person. It was an exciting opportunity for the dealer to expand its business with us by introducing our product to a new audience.

Kobelco will have Cummins B4.5 engine for China market

Toru Nagai, EBU’s Off-highway Leader, has shared that a 20T excavator launched by Japanese OEM KOBELCO in China in May will be powered by a Cummins B4.5 engine.

Nagai-san expressed his gratitude for the generous support of everyone from application engineering and factory engineering to mass production scheduling.

“I would like to thank all the people who participated in this project, as it was a big deal. The project was only possible with the great support of the Chinese EBU team,” he said.

He also credits the Chinese DBU team for playing a major role in the pilot machine field tests and supporting development of the Chinese service support plan for the dealer network.

Town hall with Tony Satterthwaite and Peter Jensen-Muir

In January, Senior Vice President Tony Satterthwaite and Executive Managing Director of Asia Pacific Peter Jensen-Muir visited Japan and held a joint town hall meeting.

Tony covered varied topics about himself and his life at Cummins, followed by updates on business and the Cummins Goal Tree. He also provided his views on Cummins’ future around new energy.

Peter Jensen-Muir shared his thoughts and activities in the region followed by an active Q&A segment where employees could ask many engaging questions and expand their knowledge, insight and understanding. The team was thrilled to have them in the office.

Cummins Japan Ltd wins strategic supplier award from Morooka

Cummins Japan has won a strategic supplier award from Japanese OEM Morooka.

Held annually, the Morooka supplier award is a prestigious recognition for suppliers in Japan that work with the offhighway machinery company.

Having worked with Cummins for more than 10 years, Morooka’s award was based on quality, cost, delivery and flexibility.

Cummins Japan Ltd General Manager Yushi Tomita and Engine Sales Leader Kenichi Inai accepted the important award.

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ENGINEERING TEAM

What’s new in 2023

Interns and graduates

In 2023, the engineering team welcomed 13 new interns, with six of the last cohort continuing into their second year after they complete their studies.

Interns across all segments of the engineering team work on varied projects and tasks. They include tracking key service engineering issues, ensuring accuracy of product specifications, project planning and configuration management.

By the end of the year, the team will have four engineering graduates join the first graduate program in Cummins Asia Pacific. Some graduates have already begun their program, which can include rotations to gain valuable experience and broaden their insight and understanding of the diverse nature of engineering within Cummins. On each rotation the graduates will complete two projects in each segment, managing projects and networks internally and on customer site visits

Our current graduates are:

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Beach cleaning with the engineering team

On 7 March, the Singapore-based engineering team and Asia Pacific Engineering Leadership Team took part in a beach cleaning EEEC event at Changi Beach.

The 29 volunteers collected 400kg of trash during the event. Top items found were plastic packaging, extruded polystyrene foam and plastic bottles.

New ERG on the block: Asia Pacific Females in Engineering

In late 2022, an Asia Pacific Females in Engineering employee resource group (ERG) was formed to enable a space for women in engineering to connect, collaborate and discuss topics unique to their demographic.

One of the ERG’s goals is to promote outreach in STEM careers within Cummins’ communities. It is an important area of focus to encourage young students to consider STEM careers and see the opportunities available to them.

The ERG’s events so far include an International Women’s Day event; a breakout Zoom session on work-life balance; and a virtual networking session with the Society of Women Engineers.

The ERG is open not just to full-time employees but also interns, incorporating them into the team more effectively and providing networking opportunities around the business. Opportunities like that help develop employee engagement and employees gain a sense of belonging and fulfillment.

To find out more, please contact Andrea Lucas or any member of the engineering team.

Euro VI in-service conformity testing

The Australian Government has ratified the requirement for Euro VI compliant engines in new vehicle models from 1 November 2024 onwards, and existing vehicle models a year later.

One requirement of Euro VI regulation is in-service conformity (ISC) testing which requires use of a portable emissions measurement system (PEMS).

John Urquieta and Siby Joseph, from the On-highway Engineering team, are working with testing service provider ABMARC to complete PEMS testing to validate ISC. The testing involves installing an array of equipment to a vehicle that has accumulated adequate in-service mileage and time in the field as per the Euro VI requirements.

The sensitive measuring equipment and instrumented exhaust and gas bottles are installed on-frame and in-cab. The tests are conducted in the real world, rather than on a chassis dyno. The vehicle is driven on a test route that needs to capture different driving conditions, such as urban, rural and highway.

The PEMS captures and analyses tailpipe emissions as the vehicle is driving. At the end of testing, the results are scrutinised by the engineering team in conjunction with global compliance experts.

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All aboard with Cummins Asia Pacific

Auckland Boat Show

More than 200 domestic and international marine businesses, including dozens of vessel manufacturers and boat brokers, participated in New Zealand’s largest boat show in Auckland.

Sales Executive Keith Hitchcock, Manager – Off-highway Michael McIntosh, and Account Manager – Construction and Agriculture Walter Kafer (above) represented Cummins at the Auckland Boat Show. The team debuted the new hybrid compatible B4.5 propulsion and auxiliary engine to the Asia Pacific market.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Held on the Gold Coast with more than 300 exhibitors, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is a yearly blockbuster attended by more than 47,000 visitors.

Sales Executive – Industrial Justin Kelty (left) represented the team and introduced visitors to the QSB6.7 marine propulsion engine.

CSSPI packs relief boxes

Cummins Sales & Service Philippines Inc (CSSPI) employees volunteered at the National Resource Operation Centre (NROC) in Pasay City, National Capital Region, as part of an Every Employee, Every Community event on 20 April.

NROC, part of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is a government-funded food repackaging centre that supports citizens during times of need by providing food and resources.

The team’s return to NROC this year followed a successful volunteering session last June, where the team donated rice for the packages.

During their half-day at the centre, CCSPI employees assisted NROC by producing relief boxes, packaging up to 50 boxes of cereals altogether.

The activity was organised by Jowell de Asis, Project Manager –Corporate Responsibility, with assistance from Rey Barrameda, Admin & Safety Officer.

“It was a great experience and fulfilling to know our simple help can go a long way,” Jowell said.

Currently DSWD aims to repackage 8,000 boxes of relief goods a day. The majority are sent to Mindoro Island to help fishermen affected by oil spills after a ship sank in the area.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Cummins and Water.org launch partnership

Cummins and Water.org officially launched their partnership in the Philippines.

The launch consisted of a small gathering of representatives of Cummins Sales and Service Philippines Inc (CSSPI) and stakeholders of Water.org: ARDCI Microfinance Inc, the Alitagtag Water District, the ASA Philippines Foundation, and the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines.

Gay Santos, SEA Regional Director of Water.org, welcomed attendees and gave an overview of Water.org and its advocacy in the Philippines. Toni de Guzman, Corporate Counsel and Project Sponsor for the Water.org partnership, presented on the Cummins Water Works Program and how Cummins aims to contribute to the collective action to solve the growing global water crisis. Representatives from ARDCI and the Alitagtag Water District also shared the initiatives and challenges they currently face.

Water.org Philippines gave a detailed presentation on its WaterCredit and WaterConnect Programs. The WaterCredit Program focuses on providing technical and monetary assistance to financial institutions to develop microfinance loans for water and sanitation improvements in the country. The WaterConnect Program works to build capacity for water utility providers’ infrastructure development needs and support institutions that can fund infrastructure projects.

A Cummins grant will be used to support the programs. The main beneficiaries will be ARDCI, the Mindanao Microfinance Council, the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines, and the Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development Inc.

Attendees at the event had the opportunity to visit a water station in the Alitagtag Water District. They also visited a customer’s home, who shared how their water supply situation had greatly improved since being connected to the water distribution utility.

The day ended with attendees visiting the offices of ASA Philippines, a microfinancing organisation that lends to women who want to build proper toilets for their homes.

Supply Chain team meets in Perth

The Asia Pacific Supply Chain team gathered in Perth in March for its quarterly team meeting.

The meeting was led by Sowmya Chaturvedi – Asia Pacific Supply Chain Director. A key objective was to increase engagement with operations staff at the Master Rebuild Centre (MRC).

David Wheatley, Asia Pacific Manufacturing Leader, initiated a tour of the Perth MRC. That gave the extended leadership team the opportunity to understand the MRC’s operations and interact with shop floor employees.

The dedicated time on the shop floor enabled the team to establish a direct connection with MRC employees and thank them for their hard work and dedication. It also provided a glimpse into the focus and coordination required from the entire organisation that culminates in assembling high-quality, finished products to meet customer needs.

The Perth Regional Distribution Centre (RDC), which has now been operational for more than a year, is the key to growth and customer support in the region. It is a new facility next to the existing site and led by Parts Manager Francis Blackburn.

Paul Anscombe, Director of Warehousing and Quality, proposed a team building activity at the RDC, which also helped to clear a backlog of workload. The leadership team performed inbound (receiving, staging and putting away) and outbound (picking and packing) activities. That enabled the leadership team to sample the Project Zebra scanning solution and appreciate the ongoing operational challenges faced by the RDC team.

Engaging with staff on the frontline was a truly humbling moment for the Supply Chain leadership team. It has resulted in a deeper appreciation and understanding of the processes, intricacies and challenges experienced by operations staff and will help to drive future process improvements.

Celebrating Harmony Day with APCRG

The Asia Pacific Cultural Resource Group (APCRG) hosted a lunch in Scoresby to celebrate Harmony Day 2023.

Branch employees gathered in person to share food from their different cultural backgrounds and hear from guest speakers. Others within the region joined virtually via Zoom.

The event began with APCRG welcoming everyone, followed by presentations from team members on their cultural

heritage and what Harmony Day means to them. They shared information about food, history and culture in different countries, enlightening everyone with interesting trivia.

Before wrapping up to start the feast, the team held a quiz on what was shared in the slides. Through combined efforts from everyone online and there in person, most questions were answered correctly.

Cummins recognised for AmCham CARES 2023

Cummins Asia Pacific was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for Corporate and Societal Excellence (Distinction) at the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.

Hosted at the One Farrer Hotel, the event was attended by more than 200 AmCham members and sponsors who came together to celebrate companies that enrich the lives of their communities in parallel with business success. The award was presented by Singapore’s President, Halimah Yacob.

Representing Cummins at the event were:

• Joyce Chen – Asia Pacific Diversity Equity and Inclusion Leader

• Laarnie Buenaventura – Quality Specialist

• Victor Chew – SE Asia & South Pacific Regulatory Affairs Leader

• Po Reen Tan – Customer Order Management Manager

• Lixuan Huang – Purchasing and Supply Continuity Analyst

• Chuting Wong – Service Advisor

• Mohamed Huzairi Selim – HSE Engineer Singapore GPL

• Gabriel Ho – Application Engineer, Power Generation

• Weiming Lin – Operations Manager

• Chor Hua Boo – Data Center Service Operations Manager

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Cummins awarded an Enabling Mark

Cummins Asia Pacific was awarded an Enabling Mark Award (Silver) by SG Enable at its 2023 Enabling Mark Awards Ceremony.

SG Enable is a focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, enabling people with disabilities to live, learn, work and play in an inclusive society. The Enabling Mark is a national-level accreditation framework whereby the agency benchmarks and recognises organisations for best practices and outcomes in disability-inclusive employment.

Organisations are evaluated in five categories: leadership culture and climate; recruitment practices; workplace accessibility and accommodation; community engagement and promotion; and employment practices.

This year celebrates SG Enable’s tenth year in operation, with its anniversary dinner held in conjunction with the ceremony. Sowmya Chaturvedi, Director of Supply Chain, and Po Reen Tan, Customer Order Management Manager, represented Cummins Asia Pacific to receive the award in person.

Sowmya and Po Reen attribute the achievement to the many team members who help shape Cummins into an inclusive workplace, in particular, the hiring managers and mentors involved in the partnership with SG Enable.

Hiring managers: Matthew Tan, Peter Yin, Megan Skwierawski and Jane Tan

Mentors: Claire Mirabel, Alvin Ng, Sunila Mandavagne and Rebecca Ng

Joyce Chen, DEI Leader for Asia Pacific, was also credited for her involvement in the Singapore office’s refurbishment to make it more accessible and inclusive.

The Cummins Singapore Corporate Responsibility team partnered with SG Enable on the Attach and Train program, giving people with disabilities on-the-job and structured training for a year.

The partnership strengthens Cummins’ commitment and our leadership’s accountability to DEI through close interactions with people with disabilities, mitigating bias and ensuring equitable acquisition and advancement of all talent.

HSE meets engine fundamentals

As part of the HSE team’s commitment to ensuring the health and safety of employees at work, it is important to understand technicians’ daily work.

Trevor Matz, HSE Manager – Western Region, eagerly embraced the opportunity to participate in a diesel engine fundamentals course led by Cummins Technical Trainer Drummond Gray.

The detailed course gave participants hands-on training in a classroom setting.

Drummond ran the class through the basics of engine operation, engine subsystems and all the associated components.

He also covered the various grades of fuel and refinement, distinct types of energy, what power is and more.

Trevor and course participants were tasked with the challenge of stripping down an ISF 2.8L engine to the core.

The activity showed them how the components interact with each other. Afterwards, they pieced the engine back to its original form.

QSOL aids technicians

Drummond also taught the class how the program QuickServe OnLine (QSOL) assists technicians in their daily work, and various exhaust aftertreatments that protect the environment from otherwise harmful exhaust by-products produced when burning diesel fuel.

Reflecting on the course’s usefulness to occupational health and safety, Trevor said it enabled him to better understand the work of technicians on the shop floor.

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Customer-driven approach drives new PGEN project

Last year, the Singapore project team completed a hyperscale data centre project.

Eighteen QSK95 generators, placed in customised enclosures, were installed into a high-rise building.

The process required much calculation and organisation. The generators, each weighing 30 tonnes, were installed by using a crane to lift and slot them to their designated floors. Every movement was executed slowly with utmost control to prevent damage.

Through precise communication, careful coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the project was completed within the two day time frame.

Shane Rigney, Asia Pacific Project Management Leader, expressed his admiration for the outstanding teamwork displayed by the team and their remarkable dedication to the job.

“Their commitment and accomplishments in such a challenging environment were truly commendable,” he said.

During the installation, the project team prioritised the safety of all individuals onsite, including customer representatives and contractors. The results left the customer highly satisfied.

Asia Pacific Data Centre Project Manager Adam Isbister praised the team for their customer-driven approach.

“They met critical milestones and exceeded customer expectations. They put great emphasis on fire safety and close adherence to redundancy requirements specified for the project,” he said.

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Indonesia Cloud & Datacentre Convention

The Asia Pacific Power Generation team collaborated with their Indonesian distributor, PT Altrak 1978 (PTA), to participate in the Indonesia Cloud & Datacentre Convention.

It was the first time the Cummins team had taken part in the popular data centre show, held at the Shangri-la Hotel in Jakarta.

The onsite team engaged with many visitors at the booth and made new contacts. The PTA team greatly appreciated the opportunity to speak and promote its CPG distributorship and showcase its capabilities to data centre stakeholders. It was an overall success, with the Cummins booth receiving many compliments from the organiser, fellow sponsors and visitors.

Turtle monitoring in West Pilbara

Cummins Karratha employees volunteered in a turtle monitoring and beach clean-up community event as part of the West Pilbara Turtle Program (WPTP).

WPTP is a partnership between the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, and the Parks and Wildlife Service. The program aims to:

• increase awareness of marine turtles in the West Pilbara area

• monitor numbers of nesting marine turtles by identifying and counting tracks

• determine nesting success

• record evidence of impactsof human interference and feral animal predation on beaches.

Flatback turtles (Natatordepressus) are the main species the program monitors. They are endemic to Australia and all the species’ known breeding sites occur only on Australian beaches.

On the day, volunteers sighted 250 to 300 turtle nests spread across the beach and recorded a total of 10 new nests. They were also educated on turtle monitoring and the ways technology is used to help monitor and assist turtle nesting.

Employees also conducted a clean up at Nickol West Park in Karratha, which was fulfilling because it is a spot where many spend personal time with their families.

Participant feedback was that they found the event extremely interesting and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to support their community.

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Welcome to the Cummins family

Zulkhairi Jalil, DFSE CounterpartPuchong, and his wife, Siti Zuhrah, welcomed their baby boy, Izz Hadi, on 8 February 2023.

Doreen Pui, Senior Financial AnalystPuchong, and her partner welcomed their baby girl, Dianne Lee, on 8 May 2023.

Norakma Abu Hasan, Supply Chain Administrator - Puchong, and her partner, Muhammad Faris, welcomed their baby boy, Fahim Aydeen, on 27 May 2023.

Caroline Louis, Senior Service Administrator - Miri, and her partner welcomed their baby boy, Adriel Jayden, on 22 May 2023.

Jason Horne, Mechanical Technician, and his partner welcomed their baby girl, Emily Jane, on 13 May 2023.

GROWING FAMILIES

Peter Jensen-Muir, Executive Managing Director, and his partner Daniela welcomed their first granddaughter, Amelia Ella Jensen.

Hamidah Ahmad, Sales Administration Business Analyst, and her partner welcomed their baby boy, Md Al-Falaq Chen Liang Yi, on 29 March 2023.

Kristina Lambkin, Corporate Responsibility and TEC Program Leader, and her partner welcomed their baby boy, Luis Alexander Lambkin, on 20 March 2023.

Mohd Asri, Technical SpecialistPuchong, and his partner welcomed their baby girl, Putri Aisya Irfira, on 27 May 2023.

Jose III R Hernandez, Accounts Receivable Associate, and his partner welcomed their baby boy, Joaquin Von C Hernandez, on 9 March 2023.

Jordyn Parsons, Service Advisor – Swan Hill, and his partner welcomed their baby boy, Jace William Wilkinson, on 10 April 2023.

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