THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE CARPATHIAN EURO-REGION SPECIALIST IN INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS 6 th edition LOGISTICS IN INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES Nicolae UNGUREANU 1 , Ivan KURIC 2 1,2 Professor Eng. PhD. 1 North University of Baia Mare, 2 University of Zilina unicu@ubm.ro ¶Abstract: Paper present some concepts about the logistics applications in industrial activities. It’s presented the relationship between the industrial system and economic environment and a possible approach of management of logistic activities. Key words: logistics, industrial system, management 1. INTRODUCTION Logistics is the application of time and space factors to human activities. It is the application, in the broadest sense, of the three big M’s of warfare-materiel, movement, and maintenance. It provides the substance that physically permits an industry to live and grow. Viewed in its broadest context, logistics is the art and science of creating and maintaining an industrial capability. Its purpose is to create machines and equipments, work-peoples and provide sustained support of these in producing process. We can also define logistics as the science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of machines and materials. In its most comprehensive sense, those aspects of industrial operations which deal with: • Design and development, acquisition, storage, movement, distribution, maintenance evacuation, and disposition of materiel. • Movement, qualify and specialization of personnel. • Acquisition or construction, maintenance, operation, and disposition of facilities. • Acquisition or furnishing of services." Industrial logistics is influenced by a wide range of multilayered, external factors. 373