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Lifestory Research Reports: Trust in New-Home Builders Reach Historic Highs, as Home Builders Respond to COVID-19 Market Conditions

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In a year of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, trust in new-home builders has improved this year, according to the Lifestory Research 2021 America’s Most Trusted® Study released today. As the pandemic raced across the country, consumers turned to home builders as a safe haven as they sought ways to enhance their health and well-being. As shoppers engaged with new home builders, they formed a bond of trust as reflected in an increase in the…

«Our research suggests the changes in the builder rankings in the year of COVID-19 is partly a result of the top builders being responsive to the effects of the pandemic on in-person shopping. These builders gained trust in part by pivoting quickly to adopt online sales strategies as well as communicating shopper safety amid tremendous uncertainty,» said Eric Snider, President and Chief Research Officer of Lifestory Research.

The annual Lifestory Research America’s Most Trusted® Study examines trust among new home shoppers as they are actively in the process of looking for a new home. The study tracks the homebuilder brands and 55+ active adult resort brands in the largest housing markets in the United States. Trust is measured through the Lifestory Research Net Trust Quotient Score, which identifies customers that are trust advocates and trust antagonists.

America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder

The Lifestory Research 2021 America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder Study, in its ninth year, tracks the opinions of home shoppers about home builders and the housing market. The Lifestory Research 2021 America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder Study ranks the largest home builders on the Net Trust Quotient Score based on the opinions of 48,317 people surveyed over the prior 12 months in 35 of the largest housing markets in the United States.

For the sixth consecutive time, Taylor Morrison has emerged as the top home builder brand in the Lifestory Research 2021 America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder Study. As the 2021 Lifestory Research America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder brand, Taylor Morrison produced a Net Trust Quotient Score of 120.4 and received the 5 Star Trust Rating among people shopping for a new home.

The sustained success of Taylor Morrison as the Most Trusted Builder in America® speaks to the brand’s success to continually establish trust among the waves of new home shoppers that enter the market each year. «In a year in which everyone needed to trust others, a year in which people turned to those they trust the most, Taylor Morrison once again was the home builder brand people trusted the most,» said Eric Snider.

The annual ranking of national home builders is characterized this year by the rise of several builders into the top rankings. Home builders included in the national ranking included Taylor Morrison, LGI Homes, Ashton Woods, Century Communities, K. Hovnanian Homes, Mattamy Homes, Drees Homes, Woodside Homes, Richmond American, Toll Brother, Shea Homes, M/I Homes, David Weekley Homes, Gehan Homes, Meritage Homes, Beazer Homes, Highland Homes, Pulte Homes, Ryan Homes, D.R. Horton, Perry Homes, Lennar, and KB Home. Brands included in the national ranking were known throughout the United States as measured by brand awareness within the new home construction industry.

Visit www.lifestoryresearch.com for detailed trust scores, ratings and ranking from the 2021 study.

America’s Most Trusted® Active Adult Resort Home Builder

The Lifestory Research 2021 America’s Most Trusted® Active Adult Resort Builder is Trilogy by Shea Homes. This is the ninth consecutive year in which customers who actively shop for a new home in an active adult 55+ resort community indicated Trilogy is the brand they trust the most. As the 2020 Lifestory Research America’s Most Trusted® Active Adult Resort Builder brand, Trilogy received the 5 Star Trust Rating with a Net Trust Quotient Score of 122.3 among people actively shopping for an active adult resort community.

The study’s active adult brands included Trilogy, Taylor Morrison, Four Seasons by K. Hovnanian, Toll Brothers, Del Webb, The Villages of Sumter Lake, and Lennar. The 2021 ranking is based on 15,222 opinions of people surveyed between January and December in the United States who indicated they were actively shopping for a new active adult resort 55 plus home. Active adult builders, sometimes referenced as age-qualified or 55+ community builders, included in the national ranking were the brands most recognized throughout the United States. To be included in the national rankings, brands needed to receive enough survey responses to achieve a 95% confidence level with no more than a 3% margin of error.

Visit www.lifestoryresearch.com for detailed trust scores, ratings and ranking from the 2021 study.

About the America’s Most Trusted® Study

America’s Most Trusted® is a consumer-based research program based on thousands of people’s opinions actively shopping for products. To identify America’s Most Trusted®, Lifestory Research conducts an ongoing annual survey in which people anonymously assess the trust they have in brands they encounter during their active search for specific products. Lifestory Research surveys people using well established social science research practices that seek to adhere to the highest quality standards of consumer insight. America’s Most Trusted® and Most Trusted Builder in America® are registered trademarks of Lifestory Corporation. No advertising or promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of Lifestory Research. Learn more. #mostrustedbrands

About Lifestory Research®

Leaders, companies, and brands know that great ideas are only useful if they move people toward action. Lifestory Research is an independent, science-driven consumer insights and strategy consulting firm that ignites relationships between companies and their audiences. We are passionate about customers, employees, brands, and the science of influence. We use quantitative and qualitative research to create customer insights, drive innovation, deliver brand strategy, and move people forward.

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Sana Packaging Releases the Cannabis Industry’s First 100% Reclaimed Ocean Plastic Jars

DENVER, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sana Packaging, a sustainable packaging brand that designs and develops cannabis packaging for a circular economy, today launched the cannabis industry’s first reclaimed ocean plastic jars: the Sana Ocean Jar 4.

«We’re really excited about the Sana Ocean Jar 4! It’s our first 100%…

«We’re really excited about the Sana Ocean Jar 4! It’s our first 100% reclaimed ocean plastic jar and the first jar we’re producing in-house. And while the Sana Ocean Jar 4 was designed to be used in conjunction with the Sana Ocean Screw-Top Lid, it’s compatible with all 53-400 closures,» said Co-Founder & CEO, Ron Basak-Smith.

The new Sana Ocean Ocean Jar 4 is certified child-resistant, made in the USA, number 2 recyclable, holds 4 oz volume, fits up to 7g of flower, and is perfect for flower, edibles, and topicals. Sana Packaging offers custom printing and labeling. These are available now for pre-order.

Sana Packaging aims to transition cannabis packaging away from a linear «take-make-dispose» economic model and towards a circular economic model meant to eliminate waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate our natural systems. Sana Packaging is normalizing the concept of a circular economy and is accounting for the negative externalities of packaging waste so that they can serve as an example of the ways businesses can drive positive change.

«With the help of our incredible customers, Sana Packaging has already removed more than 58 tons (116,000 lbs) of plastic waste from our oceans. For reference, the average car weighs about 2 tons (4,000 lbs),» said Co-Founder & CEO, Ron Basak-Smith.

About Sana Packaging
Sana Packaging is a sustainable packaging brand that is changing the narrative in the way the cannabis industry thinks about disposable products and waste recovery. Sana Packaging develops packaging for a circular economy using 100% plant-based hemp plastic, 100% reclaimed ocean plastic, and other innovative materials. Sana Packaging is proud to be a «Made in the USA» company and believes packaging should be regenerative and help heal the environment throughout its lifecycle.

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B3 confirms JBS in the Carbon Efficient Index

Index takes into account the commitment of companies to greenhouse gas reduction targets

SÃO PAULO, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — JBS S.A. (the «Company» or «JBS» – B3: JBSS3; OTCQX: JBSAY) in accordance with the terms of CVM Instruction No. 358, dated January 3, 2002, as amended, communicates to its shareholders and to the market in general that once again it was announced as one of the companies selected to be part of the Carbon Efficient Index («ICO2») of the B3, which takes into account the commitment…

Index takes into account the commitment of companies to greenhouse gas reduction targets

The 2021 edition is the first to encompass companies listed on the IBrX 100 that formally submitted their greenhouse gas emissions inventories to B3. Previously, only those companies that were part of the IBrX 50, that is, the holders of the 50 most exchange-traded shares were invited.

JBS has received important acknowledgements in sustainability

A presence in the Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2) portfolio of B3 is not the only sustainability acknowledgement JBS has received. CDP, the largest and most respected global platform for corporate sustainability information, disclosed on December 8, the results of the reports for 2019, which showed that JBS had advanced in the criteria assessed, occupying the leading position among the Brazilian companies in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector.

The Company was assessed on three fronts: Climate Change; Water Security; and Forests, the latter being subdivided into the categories Wood, Cattle and Soybean. In 2020, JBS rose from B to A- in Climate Change, reaching leadership level in the issue, and from B- to B in Forests: Soybean, maintaining score B in the other items analyzed.

The advance in the ranking of the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index, published in November 2020, was another recent important acknowledgement received by JBS. The Company jumped eight positions in the overall classification (the highest among Brazilian companies listed on B3), growth that clearly demonstrates the commitment of JBS to advance its sustainable practices and transparency.

«This is a very significant validation and a clear demonstration that we are working hard on the transition to the low-carbon economy, in addition to providing the market with increasingly transparent data», points out Márcio Nappo, Sustainability director of JBS.

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New Montefiore Study Demonstrates How Doctors & Caregivers Can Partner To Improve Children’s Care At Home After Hospitalization

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Many children need to take medication at home after being discharged from the hospital. Recent research conducted at the <a target="_blank"…

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Many children need to take medication at home after being discharged from the hospital. Recent research conducted at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that 70 percent of caregivers either mismanage or don’t fully understand hospital discharge medication instructions, leading to problems such as wrong dosage or confusion about side effects. Now, the same CHAM investigators looked at ways to correct this issue and published their results in Pediatrics. They found medication-related failures can be reduced by almost 50 percent when there is a standardized approach to discharging patients with medications.

«When caregivers are responsible for giving their children medicines at home, it can be confusing and stressful,» said lead author Kaitlyn Philips, DO, assistant medical director of Pediatric Quality, CHAM, and assistant professor of pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. «We want children to continue to get better in the comfort of their own home, so it’s vital that caregivers can confidently and safely give medications. Our research shows that when we have a consistent way of educating caregivers, we can reduce the chance that mistakes will be made.»

Dr. Philips is part of a dedicated quality improvement team at CHAM, created to identify issues and implement sustainable fixes to reduce preventable harm and improve patient safety. Supported in part by National Institute of Health grants, she and several other CHAM and Einstein investigators are studying problems affecting patient-care delivery and developing solutions for them. Dr. Philips is also a scholar in the Learning Health System Center of Excellence at Einstein and Montefiore, which provides mentoring and training on how to use data to continuously improve the delivery of care.

For the Pediatrics study, Dr. Philips sought to improve parental knowledge about their child’s medication needs and create clearer instructions to follow at home. She developed and implemented a program called MEDRITES, which stands for:

Medication name
Engagement with the family
Dose, Route, Indications and Timing
Expected Effects and side Effects
Storage counseling and Syringe for accurate administration

Over the 12-month intervention period, caregivers received bedside medication counseling where the provider discussed each topic in MEDRITES in depth. The family also took home improved documentation with clear instructions. Within a week of being discharged, investigators held phone interviews with 249 caregivers, asking how well they understood and were able to follow the discharge instructions. Compared to the 157 patient caregivers interviewed before the program, people who discussed MEDRITES and received improved take-home documentation had better understanding of their child’s medication needs.

MEDRITES has been incorporated into another quality initiative at CHAM called «SAFER Care,» led by Audrey Uong, M.D., attending physician, CHAM, and assistant professor of pediatrics, Einstein. This initiative provides additional discharge guidance for families on topics including: how to prepare children to go back to school; when to follow up with their pediatrician; and what symptoms could indicate signs of relapse. Additionally, MEDRITES is incorporated into annual education for new doctors and several subspecialty providers are adopting a similar process for discharge medication counseling and documentation for their patients.

«The MEDRITES initiative demonstrates that making simple changes, like rounding medication doses to amounts that are appropriate and safe, but also easier to measure, can have a big impact on how children are cared for at home,» said Dr. Philips. «We believe this intervention could be used at hospitals throughout the country to help prevent medication-related errors for children.»

The manuscript is titled MEDRITES: A Project to Improve the Pediatric Inpatient Discharge Medication Process. It is co-authored by Roy Zhou, MD, Diana S. Lee, MD, Christine Marrese, MD, Joanne Nazif, MD, Constance Browne, PharmD, Mark Sinnett, PharmD, Steven Tuckman, BS Pharm, MBA, Anjali Modi, Michael L. Rinke, MD, PhD. The study was supported by the NIH/National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS).

About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2020-21 academic year, Einstein is home to 721 M.D. students, 178 Ph.D. students, 109 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and 265 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,900 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2020, Einstein received more than $197 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, cancer, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Einstein runs one of the largest residency and fellowship training programs in the medical and dental professions in the United States through Montefiore and an affiliation network involving hospitals and medical centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and on Long Island. For more information, please visit www.einstein.yu.edu, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.

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Circa Announces Partnership with AAP Provider DCI Consulting Group

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today Circa announces a formal partnership with Washington DC-based DCI Consulting Group, a human resources risk management consulting firm specializing in OFCCP compliance, pay equity, and other workforce analytics. Circa is partnering with DCI to provide its customers and prospects access to high-quality affirmative action planning and other workforce analytic solutions from an industry leading organization.

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This partnership aims to improve diversity outcomes across the shared customer base and support federal contractors with their affirmative action and HR consulting planning needs. DCI Consulting and Circa will work together on building resources and providing more options for their clients.

Circa provides OFCCP compliance management and recruiting technology solutions to deliver qualified candidates on a level, equitable playing field that meet organizations’ needs to build high-performing, diverse teams. Circa is expanding their offering through this partnership as customers are seeking a more robust solution from industry leaders. DCI is a recognized expert in systemic compensation discrimination analyses, affirmative action plan development and implementation, pay equity analyses, diversity metrics, employee selection and test validation, and OFCCP audit and litigation support.

«Research, the rebrand of the company, and our new strategic vision support the driving demand for entities seeking diverse workforces,» Patrick Sheahan, CEO, Circa said. «Launching these partnerships complements our core OFCCP and diversity solutions and helps customers with turn-key solutions that help them build high-performing teams and accelerate their success.»

With 20 years of experience, DCI Consulting Group is an industry leader in providing Affirmative Action Plan solutions, pay equity, and workforce analytic solutions. They form strategic partners with their clients to leverage data for meaningful analyses that drive organizational change. Their wide array of services can support clients in preparing audit-ready Affirmative Action Plans, actionable pay equity studies, and their industry-experts will assist in navigating audits. DCI clients have unparalleled access to analytic solutions. They also provide metrics for diversity, equity, and inclusion studies, personnel selection, and litigation support.

«Thought leadership and continued growth are values at DCI. We are excited to partner with Circa for the opportunities to create additional resources and share knowledge with our clients as well as the opportunity to share our services with a broader market,» David Cohen, President of DCI Consulting.

To drive mutual success, Circa will showcase DCI Consulting products and services to customers and prospects, feature them in marketing events and on the company’s website, and work with them on thought leadership content.

About Circa

Circa is a catalyst for 21st century companies to build high-performing diverse teams based on research that shows companies want to shift from diversity as a program to diversity as a business strategy. The companies’ robust portfolio of software solutions and unparalleled industry expertise give employers the tools and knowledge they need to radically change how they approach talent acquisition and management. The company was founded in 1994, has 4500+ customers, 15,500 community partner relationships and in 2019 posted 5M+ jobs through its network of 600+ online employment websites.

About DCI

DCI Consulting Group is a human resources compliance, data analytics, and litigation support firm. DCI leverages its expertise in industrial and organizational psychology and labor economics to understand its client’s organizational challenges and to identify strategic solutions. DCI Consulting is strategically located in Washington, D.C. Since 2001, DCI has provided expert solutions to hundreds of employers on the complex issues of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance. Members of their consulting staff are recognized experts in systemic compensation discrimination analyses, affirmative action plan development and implementation, pay equity analyses, employee selection and test validation, and OFCCP audit and litigation support.

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Jurny Enters European Serviced Apartment and Aparthotel Market with New London Location

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jurny, Inc., a hospitality tech company pioneering the next generation of tech-first, on-demand accommodations, today announced its expansion into the European serviced apartment and aparthotel market with its first location in London. Through strategic partnerships with industry-leading consultancy firm The MRP Group and London-based Clockwork Group, Jurny will integrate its proprietary technology to streamline operations at Clockwork’s property located in the heart of London’s historic Square Mile legal and financial district.

«London is one of Europe’s largest vacation rental markets and has immense potential,» said David Phillips, co-founder and president of Jurny. «This partnership will enable Jurny to expand its global footprint into a key market with a proven industry leader. The MRP Group’s core focus on the serviced apartment sector and industry expertise make them an ideal partner to begin our expansion into the European market.»

Following triple-digit growth last year, Jurny is on pace to exceed its growth by double with more than 500 units currently under management. The company’s rapid expansion has been fueled by increased demand for tech-enabled and contactless solutions to accommodate modern travel requirements and improve operational efficiencies. All of Jurny’s branded units are upgraded with smart technology to offer an on-demand experience with instant access to check-in, room entry, temperature control and cleaning and concierge services through a smartphone.

«We are really excited to be partnering with Jurny on their entry into the European market and upgrading our property with cutting-edge hotel technology,» said Dhruv Patel OBE, managing partner of Clockwork Group’s hotels business.

«London continues to be a highly sought-after location for operators and investors, as demonstrated through our recent track record of transactions in the extended-stay sector,» said Narup Chana, director at The MRP Group. «Whilst there has been a gradual move toward tech-led products in hospitality over the last five years, the recent pandemic has only accelerated this transition, and Jurny is at the forefront of that change. This is a brilliant opportunity for Jurny, and I am confident this is only the start of their U.K. growth story.»

Clockwork Group was advised by Alyona Antonenko of Keystone Law, and Max Thorne and Narup Chana of The MRP Group. Jurny was advised by Ashley K. Nakamura of Gunderson Dettmer.

About Jurny
Jurny is a hospitality tech company offering SaaS-based management solutions designed to accommodate the evolving needs and expectations of the modern traveler. Jurny connects consumers with high-end branded suites and apartments owned by independent property and hotel owners for short-term stays. From design to implementation, Jurny’s turnkey management service enables an industry-first truly automated experience from check-in to check-out for both guests and owners, resulting in flawless operations and increased profits.

Please visit www.jurny.com, and join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About The MRP Group
The MRP Group are leading consultants to the serviced apartment and aparthotel sector, with over 30 years of operational and investment experience in the industry. The team has transacted on over £1bn of assets in recent years, comprising of operator searches, investment sales and M&A. In addition, the team specialises in providing solutions and advisory to its customers. As a result, the team has been nominated for numerous awards including Best Extended Stay Consultancy 2019, Best Service Provider 2019 and Industry Breakthrough and Innovation Award 2019. Please visit www.mrpadvisor.com for more information and contact details.

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ADAS Calibrations Conducted in Poorly Controlled Environments Could Drive Up Costs for Insurance Companies, Advises ADAS Expert

KEYPORT, N.J., Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Insurers should be concerned about the growth of aftermarket companies that conduct calibrations of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in poorly controlled environments, writes Jason Bigelow, founder of Advanced ADAS Calibration…

Specifically, the veteran automotive technician cites the growth of so-called «mobile» ADAS companies that rely on portable, aftermarket equipment. «At our shop, we are being asked more and more frequently to redo ADAS calibrations that were conducted improperly by aftermarket, ‘mobile’ operators,» Bigelow writes in the opinion piece. Bigelow’s business serves the ADAS needs of insurers, body shops, auto dealers and consumers from its facilities in Keyport and Old Bridge

To be sure, some manufacturers include roadway testing as part of their recommended calibration protocols. However, that’s a far cry from operators using aftermarket equipment to run static tests in poorly controlled locations, he argues. «What we’re seeing in New Jersey looks something like this: The operator finds a random parking lot, pulls a targeting system out of the back of his or her vehicle and conducts the calibration,» Bigelow writes.

Advanced’s Keyport location sets aside about 900 square feet just to store OEM targets. By contrast, «in the aftermarket space, operators use and reuse supposedly ‘universal’ targets for multiple manufacturers,» Bigelow notes, «… ADAS requires far more precision than that.»

The right approach is to protect calibration areas from exterior light sources such as sunlight streaming in through windows. On one wall at Bigelow’s shop, for instance, eight different light switches are used just to control shadows. «You’ll even see two light fixtures installed right next to each other—one LED, the other fluorescent—so that we can use the right light source, per the manufacturer’s specifications,» Bigelow notes.

The shop also has perfectly level floors, with nonreflective paint on many surfaces, and technicians are trained to maintain cleanroom-like conditions to avoid interference that could cause miscalibrations.

As Bigelow sees it, a key point for insurers is to understand the consequences of poorly conducted calibrations. «To use a simplified example, let’s say the system sees 50 feet down the roadway,» he writes. «When you multiply even a tiny miscalibration by that total distance, you end up with a significant chance of that system failing to perform as intended.»

Quite literally, the car could fail to brake in time as a direct result of that faulty calibration. «Doing it right the first time needs to be the top priority, because the only way to calibrate a misaligned system is to do a teardown,» Bigelow adds. «You take the bumper off of that car or disassemble that camera to inspect the mounting surface—and do the calibration all over again.»

The best way to control severity, in other words, is to control the testing and calibration environment, he contends. Otherwise, what should have been a $300 calibration can turn into a $600 total cost—the $300 miscalibration, plus another $300 recalibration needed to true-up the system.

In the conclusion to the piece, Bigelow concedes that running «mobile ADAS» crews on New Jersey roads could be profitable, even for his business. «But I have chosen to stick with OEM targeting in a tightly controlled environment staffed by committed, highly trained technicians,» he writes. «Having conducted more than 1,500 calibrations at this point, I am convinced that this is the only way for the industry to keep moving forward amid the tech-driven transformation of modern vehicles.»

The full article is available at:
https://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/mobile-adas-calibration-understanding-the-downside/

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TE Connectivity to report first quarter financial results Jan. 27, 2021

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) will report financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 before trading begins Jan. 27. The company will hold a conference call for investors at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call may be accessed in the following ways:

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At TE Connectivity’s website: investors.te.com
By telephone: For both «listen-only» participants and those participants who wish to take part in the question-and-answer portion of the call, the dial-in number in the United States is (866) 211-4092, and for international callers, the dial-in number is (647) 689-6620.
A replay of the conference call will be available on TE Connectivity’s investor website at investors.te.com at 11:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 27.

About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) is a $12 billion global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With approximately 80,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

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Molex Releases Results of Global Automotive Survey on the ‘Car of the Future’

LISLE, Ill., Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, unveiled results of a global survey of…

LISLE, Ill., Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, unveiled results of a global survey of automotive decision makers depicting top trends and technologies impacting «car of the future» strategies and business decisions. Survey findings validate the critical role of data, software and networking in enabling electrification and connectivity—identified as the two most important areas of innovation.

Molex’s Future of Automotive Survey says electrification and connectivity are two most important areas of innovation

«It’s an exciting time in the automotive industry, and this survey underscores the accelerated pace of investment and innovation,» said Mike Bloomgren, SVP, president, Transportation & Industrial Solutions, Molex. «The results also reinforce our mission to design and deliver critical electronics solutions that form the central nervous system of tomorrow’s connected cars.»

Molex commissioned Dimensional Research to conduct The Future of Automotive survey in November 2020, polling 230 qualified participants in engineering, product, procurement, R&D, supply chain, innovation or strategy roles at automotive companies with at least 1,000 employees. Survey respondents were asked questions designed to help them visualize what an average new car purchased in 2030 might be like, including top features, initiatives and innovations.

Key findings include:

91% of respondents say cars will be either fully electric (64%) or hybrid (27%)
97% expect «range anxiety» to be solved by 2030
94% expect cars to include autonomous driving; only 28% envision fully self-driving cars
56% believe 2030 cars will be at least 50% more expensive than today’s cars

When asked to identify top areas in the overall ecosystem with the most potential to reduce the price of a 2030 car, battery cost savings (40%), software integration (34%) and manufacturing processes (32%) led the way. In addition, 96% agreed the car of the future will require manufacturing factory innovations.

Top Features, Technologies and Innovations

According to the survey respondents, the top three features most likely to be standard by 2030 are high-speed WiFi, wireless charging and car-to-car communication. In selecting the five most important innovation areas in the next decade, respondents picked electrification (38%), connectivity (33%), passenger safety (29%), quality and reliability (28%), and software-defined infrastructure (27%).

Moreover, 60% of those polled favor the ability to deliver innovation via software as a priority, encompassing the intelligence needed for autonomous driving, advanced algorithms to reduce energy consumption, remote updates of new capabilities and customized driving experiences.

Across the board, participants reported customer demand and technology innovations will impact future car developments, especially in speeding green or socially responsible initiatives, ranging from zero-emission vehicles to zero-waste production.

Tech Companies and China Gain Momentum

While 44% of survey respondents envision established automakers driving development of an average car purchased in 2030, 32% cited increasing traction by technology companies. Companies such as Apple, Google and Microsoft are expected to gain momentum because of their expertise in user experience and Human Machine Interfaces. Equally important is industry sentiment that China is most likely to produce the car of the future first, followed by the U.S., Japan and Germany.

Overcoming Obstacles is Prioritized

Overwhelmingly, participants report major technology challenges to delivering innovation, with 44% citing insufficient battery life and 36% reporting obstacles getting electronics and software to operate in extreme scenarios. Additionally, 33% reported challenges in attaining hard-to-find expertise in electrification, 5G, security and other needed technologies.

Molex Automotive: Experience Counts

For nearly 30 years, Molex has played a vital role in the automotive industry, especially in addressing demand for flawless interconnectivity of mobile devices and data services. In that time, the company has supplied more than 95% of engine control and powertrain connectivity solutions for a major automotive OEM. Molex brings its heritage in networking and longstanding reputation for product quality and customer collaboration to meet growing consumer needs across the automotive ecosystem, spanning electrification, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), automotive high-speed networking, vehicle antenna systems, connected mobility solutions and vehicle-to-everything communications (V2X).

About Molex

Molex makes a connected world possible by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries. For more information visit www.molex.com.

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Market Wrap-Up: What We Learned in 2020

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Zoe Financial takes a look back at everything experienced in 2020 and how the market responded helps provide some insight into the current state of the markets and the economy, as well as how it could be changing in the near future. In 2020, the market experienced the fastest decline in history, the quickest resurgence since 1933, and a global pandemic in scale and severity not seen in over a century.

Unprecedented Market Volatility

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Unprecedented Market Volatility

The market started out strong in 2020, with 71% of companies beating their expected earnings through February 7th. The S&P 500 continued to grow and peaked at 3386 on February 19, 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation in February. From February 19, 2020 to March 20, 2020, the S&P 500 dropped nearly 32%, which was a faster decline than the market experienced during the Great Depression, the market crash in 1987, and the 2008 financial crisis.

Bonds Rally

The Bond market did not escape the volatility, with the treasury market seeing the largest intraday moves in over 35 years in March. The combination of a flight to safety and the anticipation that both monetary and fiscal policy were going to use every tool in their arsenal led to a massive Treasury bond rally.

In fact, the 10-year Treasury bond yield hit a new all-time low of 0.31% on March 8.

Although the rate of decline the market experienced this year was unprecedented, the market bounced back quicker than anyone expected. By June 5, 2020, the S&P 500 was only down 2% from the beginning of the year, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down only 4.5% from the start of the year. In fact, by late March, the Dow saw the best surge in a single day since 1933.

After the resurgence, the market began to slow again, slightly falling throughout September and October. This was most likely due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and the resulting fears of a «double dip recession» and the uncertainty surrounding the presidential election that was approaching. In October, the S&P 500 experienced its worst week since March, falling 3.5%.

In November, the S&P 500 rose 10.75%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 11.84%, and the Nasdaq rose 11.8%. This jump in the market was mostly driven by the positive results of the COVID-19 vaccine trials that suggested the vaccine could be available by the first half of 2021. The possibility of the vaccine meant that economic activity could resume quicker than expected. The presidential election was also in November, which many investors were waiting for to determine their investment decisions.

The Winners and Losers

Despite the fact that broad indexes rallied back to double digits, the market did discriminate between Covid winners and losers. Sectors that benefited from the shift of consumers to digital channels such as Online retail and Tech stocks rose significantly while «off-line» sectors like Airlines and Energy suffered significant losses.

The Global Economy Halted…and Bounced Back

From an economic standpoint, it is fair to say that the global economy grinded to a halt. For instance, the Global Purchasing Manager (PMI) Index for services around the world all fell to the worst levels seen since 2008. As the below chart shows, equally surprising is the significant improvement as the year progresses with Global PMI ending up in expansion territory as of November.

Needless to say, 2020 was a standout year due to its unpredictability. From starting the year with a global pandemic to ending it with a vaccine, the markets up in double digits, and an economic recovery underway; it is fair to say the year delivered a decade into 12 months. Looking at 2020 in review, this past year taught us that predicting the markets when investing is a fool’s errand. 2020 also reinforced the value of maintaining a diversified portfolio. A well-diversified portfolio (as seen in the Asset Class Returns chart below) that holds stocks, bonds, and even commodities would have yielded approximately 8% returns with much lower volatility, than just owning stocks.

About Zoe Financial

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