The relationship of reverse logistics and additive manufacturing with sustainability: a literature review

A relação da logística reversa e manufatura aditiva com a sustentabilidade: revisão de literatura

Abstract

This article presents a systematic review of the literature on the practice of reverse logistics for use in additive manufacturing and its influence on sustainability. In all articles analysed, Reverse Logistics is explained as something that will bring many benefits not only to the environment but also to the financial sector of companies. The fact of using the product of Reverse Logistics in Additive Manufacturing complements the benefits mentioned, besides causing the supply chain to be in constant circular activity.