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Your New Compass In The World Of Ordering
From //, a new tool called Guided Buying is available in the IVA chatbot, which
helps with searching for eClass, EBP categories, suppliers and the entire purchase process
to placing an order. The guide oers features such as procurement process training, supplier
registration and ranking verication, recommended suppliers and tutorials available on
the Škoda WIKI. It's a simple conversation tree with predened dialogues, not articial
intelligence, and serves as an interim solution before more advanced tools like Copilot are
introduced. The guide is available in the Shopping area of the IVA chatbot and if you have any
questions, you can contact the shopping hotline on the AskBA@skoda-auto.cz.
When Nature Comes To Men
Škoda Auto has opened new oce space in the AFI City Tower on the outskirts of
Prague, which emphasizes sustainability and uses recycled materials. The spaces are
designed in a biophilic design that brings nature into the oces and creates a park-
like environment. The ingenious division of the space ensures a combination of meeting
places and privacy, and uses innovative technologies. The new oces are an example of
the combination of technology and nature, which has a positive eect on productivity and
reduced employee stress.
A Balkan Gem Full of Contrasts
Albánie is becoming a popular destination not only
for classic tourists, but also for adventurous travelers
who appreciate its diverse landscapes, from beaches
to mountain hikes. The seaside resorts oer a typical
southern atmosphere with markets, shermen and
home-made products, while the countryside surprises
with a strong national feeling.
The local environment oers breathtaking views,
challenging roads and snow-covered peaks exceeding
, m above sea level. Unique monuments are the
thousands of bunkers scattered across the country,
the remains of the isolation and defensive paranoia of
dictator Enver Hoxha, who feared attack from all sides.
Trainees Serving
the Community
Young graduates involved in
the Trainee program actively support
CSR initiatives that help communities
and the environment. For example, they
participated in cleaning the garden in
Centrum , organized a travel discussion
and an afternoon full of games for seniors
in Bakov nad Jizerou. Trainees bring not
only new ideas to the company, but also
energy and a desire to help – and thus
contribute to the development of a diverse
and responsible corporate culture.
A Thousand People,
A Thousand Tastes, One Place
The traditional Festival of Cultures will take place
on Thursday, September , at the Exhibition
Grounds in Mladá Boleslav, or in Pluhárna in bad
weather. The morning program is intended for primary
school pupils, in the afternoon it will be open to
the public - traditions, dance, music and tastings of food
from minorities living in the region await you. The event
is organized by the Commission for the Integration of
Ethnicities and National Minorities with the support
of the Škoda Auto Endowment Fund.
Beware Of Exchanging
Sensitive Information
The legal department warns of
the risk of violating competition law in
the unauthorized sharing of commercially
sensitive information, which includes
pricing strategies, costs, production
capacity, innovations, plans to enter or
exit markets, and customer information.
Businesses need to be cautious in all
transactions, associations or informal
meetings where there is contact with
competitors. The European Commission
recently ned several ccarmakers for
violating the rules through an association,
which shows the seriousness of these
violations. If you have any questions
regarding the exchange of information
or public statements, contact the Škoda
Auto Legal Department.
Read the online version of the Škoda Weekly at www.skodatydenik.cz. Škoda Weekly editorial team: GKU – Internal Communications. E-mail: tydenik@skoda-auto.cz.
Škoda Weekly 31/2025