This article reviews the field of reverse logistics, focusing on quantitative models for managing return flows in industrial production processes. It discusses three main areas: distribution planning, inventory control, and production planning. The paper highlights the differences and similarities between reverse logistics and traditional forward logistics. It emphasizes the importance of considering environmental and economic motivations for reuse, as well as the types of items recovered and the actors involved in the process. The review covers various models for reverse distribution, including the design of reverse distribution networks, the integration of forward and reverse distribution, and the challenges of managing uncertainty in supply and demand. In inventory control, the paper discusses the impact of return flows on inventory management, including the need for specialized models to handle the complexities of return flows. In production planning, the paper examines the challenges of remanufacturing and the need for appropriate scheduling and planning methods. The review concludes that reverse logistics is a growing field with many open questions and opportunities for further research.This article reviews the field of reverse logistics, focusing on quantitative models for managing return flows in industrial production processes. It discusses three main areas: distribution planning, inventory control, and production planning. The paper highlights the differences and similarities between reverse logistics and traditional forward logistics. It emphasizes the importance of considering environmental and economic motivations for reuse, as well as the types of items recovered and the actors involved in the process. The review covers various models for reverse distribution, including the design of reverse distribution networks, the integration of forward and reverse distribution, and the challenges of managing uncertainty in supply and demand. In inventory control, the paper discusses the impact of return flows on inventory management, including the need for specialized models to handle the complexities of return flows. In production planning, the paper examines the challenges of remanufacturing and the need for appropriate scheduling and planning methods. The review concludes that reverse logistics is a growing field with many open questions and opportunities for further research.