Cummins, an American power equipment manufacturer, uses RFID technology to reduce nearly 40,000 tons of waste each year

Cummins, an American power equipment manufacturer, uses RFID technology to reduce nearly 40,000 tons of waste each year

Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is a long-established American power equipment manufacturer, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, USA. Its engine product line covers diesel and alternative fuel engines, which are widely used in commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, power generation equipment and other fields.

Cummins has achieved remarkable results in reducing packaging waste through RFID technology. It is estimated that the application of this technology can reduce nearly 40,000 tons (about 84 million pounds) of wood, plastic waste and other materials each year. This achievement not only reduces the company's dependence on natural resources, but also greatly reduces the impact of landfill and incineration on the environment. In addition to reducing waste, RFID technology has also brought about a reduction in labor costs and an improvement in operational efficiency. Not only does it save a lot of manpower and time costs, but it also significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of work.

RFID technology can not only track millions of moving products with 99% accuracy, but RFID Readers can read hundreds of thousands of tags every day, and it also greatly improves the speed and accuracy of data processing. Cummins executive Falwell said that without RFID technology, workers usually need 20 minutes to scan each product in and out, while with RFID technology, it only takes two seconds. Because the RFID system can monitor the location and status of packaging Assets in real time, any loss or delay can be discovered and handled in time. This not only reduces the loss rate of assets, but also clarifies the responsibility, avoiding unnecessary losses and disputes.

Drivers in the Philippines whose vehicles are not affixed with RFID tags or have insufficient Stored value will be fined from August 31, 2024

The Philippine Road Toll Regulatory Commission said in a statement that the commission, the Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Office signed Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2024-001 on August 1. The memorandum clearly stipulates that drivers are obliged to apply for electronic toll devices such as RFID tags and install them on their vehicles, and ensure that their accounts have sufficient balances to pay tolls. Failure to attach RFID tags and enter toll roads will result in a fine of 1,000 pesos for the first violation, 2,000 pesos for the second violation, and 5,000 pesos for subsequent violations.

At the same time, if the motorist does not have enough balance to pay the full toll and leaves the toll highway, he will be fined 500 pesos for the first offense, 1,000 pesos for the second offense, and 2,500 pesos for subsequent offenses. The Road Pricing Regulatory Commission said the memorandum hopes to improve traffic flow at toll booths, thereby helping drivers save time, money and resources; those without RFID tags or insufficient stored value account for 9% of the total number of vehicles passing through toll roads; the remaining 91% comply with the regulations, "and often suffer great inconvenience due to erring drivers."