SUMMARY 
Title: "The influence of communication and information technologies on 
textile sector small and medium sized companies. The effect of the 
implementation of e-commerce.” 
Author: F. Javier Muñoz Giner 
Director: Dr. Roberto García Payá 
This research work deals with a topic which is crucial for the competitive 
development of companies and which is therefore necessary for their very survival. 
The subject area is communication and information technologies and the influence 
these exercise on the technological capital of companies. In particular, the study 
was carried out within the Valencian Community textile sector. 
In the research, a specific management model for the companies which are the 
object of study has been proposed. Such model facilitates the elaboration of a 
technological strategy for information systems which is coherent with the general 
company strategy and which enables an efficient implementation of advanced 
management systems. 
The model established has been contrasted with real cases from the sector and an 
improved model has been obtained by means of qualitative techniques that 
facilitate selecting information systems that support business processes by dealing 
with various factors. Among these, the appropriate identification of elements critical 
to the implementation of these systems and their correct sequence are notable. 
Both technical and organisational factors are considered and special emphasis is 
made on specific aspects and functions for small and medium sized textile 
companies. 
The conclusions from the validation of the model in the Valencian Community 
textile production sector determine the priorities in order to strengthen current weak 
points and generate a competitive advantage that facilitates confronting the new 
market situation successfully and innovatively. The efficient implementation of 
advanced management systems and their evolution towards e-business is being 
used as a tool for competitive improvement.