Sistema de información soportado en recuperación XML para Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (PYME) de Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

Abstract

This paper presents the development of an information system using XML retrieval, as a tool to support the management of work orders in small and medium size enterprises (SME) from Cartagena to generate information to support decision making in the process outlined. The methodology used was the development of a structure of the general process of software engineering. The usefulness of the software was determined by the design, construction and implementation in the SME, validating its use through a usability test. This allowed measuring the level of acceptance of end users, thus saving costs in managing archived files and facilitating decision making. Based on the results it was possible to conclude that the process of work order management was improved by implementing the information system.