On the competitiveness of enterprises: the logistical aspect

The competitiveness of the enterprise in the aspect of managing internal and external communication-flows as a functional task of logistics is considered. The use of a three-level system of logistics indicators and supporting logistic terms for assessing the state of the enterprise is recommended. The concept of the logistics mission of the enterprise is clarified. The integration of enterprises of material production and the service sector on a logistic basis is shown.