Reverse logistics system for the sustainable development of a shipyard

Due to the globalized markets that implies the increase of waste derived from productive processes and the need to take actions in order to reduce the negative impacts associated with their final disposal; the reverse logistics systems development for companies focused on the responsible disposal maximizing the obtained value is been a study problem during the last years. This article aims to propose a reverse logistics system for a shipyard, this system focuses on the materials generated by the maintenance operations made to ships in the slipway considering the sustainable development of the company. The methodology is based on a scientific literature analysis of reverse logistics systems, sustainability and the characterization of the shipyard processes and facilities. This allows to develop strategies for the system implementation and indicators to control his performance.