Case Study: Škoda Auto achieves centralized, cross-platform scheduling and 100% reliability with Automic

Škoda’s cost/benefit analysis awards Automic a very high grade

Škoda Auto, part of the Volkswagen Group, faced growing IT complexity from years of ad hoc, localized scheduling (Jobtrac, Zeke, Autosys) that caused communication failures between mainframes and open platforms, required specialized technicians for each environment, and lacked centralized monitoring. These issues led to errors in business‑critical areas such as warehouse operations, spare‑parts orders and SAP reporting, while insecure FTP transfers and insufficient vendor support made a more reliable, certified solution with 24/7 monitoring and secure file transfer essential.

Škoda implemented the Automic platform (with Beta Systems), migrating 6,000 jobs in a few weeks alongside daily operations to create a single, cross‑platform scheduler with integrated secure file transfer, SNMP/Tivoli connectivity, automatic documentation and round‑the‑clock support. The result was simplified administration, higher end‑to‑end reliability across systems, rapid rollout and migration, and significant licensing cost savings, earning Automic a very high cost/benefit grade.

Škoda Auto

Jan Tomsik

Information and Communication Department