In this paper we define and compare Reverse Logistics definitions.
We start by giving an understanding framework of Reverse Logistics: the why-what-how.
By this means, we put in context the driving forces for Reverse Logistics,
a typology of return reasons, a classification of products, processes and actors.
In addition we provide a decision framework for Reverse Logistics and we present it
according to long, medium and short term decisions,
i.e. strategic-tactic-operational decisions