Proof of Usefulness Report

Cummins

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+722
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Cummins Inc., a global power technology leader with verifiable massive scale, established in 1919 with ~70k employees and billions in revenue. While the real-world utility and traction are indisputable and scored at the ceiling, the submission itself is of low quality (using market cap for revenue, vague descriptions). The score reflects the immense reality of the business entity, adjusted for the uncertainty introduced by the poor submission detail.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Audience Reach Impact+90
Technical Innovation+90
Evidence Of Traction+90
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+450
Usefulness Multiplierx1.60 (Scale Adjustment for Corporate Entity)
Final Score+722

Project Details

Project URL
cummins.com
Description
Cummins Inc. is a global power technology leader that designs, manufactures, and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, Cummins serves customers in over 190 countries through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and over 7,600 dealer locations. The company is known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and providing reliable solutions for a wide range of industries, including automotive, industrial, marine, and power generation. Cummins is dedicated to advancing technology to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance the performance of its products.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Climatetech, Energy Solutions, Entrepreneurship
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline