Within the context of the reverse logistics (RL) system governance structure is defined, by the authors, as the governance mechanisms which support the processes that manage the reverse flow of materials and information. The RL system governance should ensure that the decisions made support the long-term viability of the organizations brought together to capture the inherent value of product being returned.Research into RL systems has developed into a body of literature which provides practical solutions for focal firms in how to meet the challenges of implementing
reverse flow