Kartonstroom
Kartonstroom is a term used in Dutch industrial logistics and packaging to describe the end-to-end flow of cartonboard materials and finished carton products through the supply chain. It covers raw material sourcing (pulp, paper, adhesives), production steps (papermaking, corrugating if applicable, coating, printing, die-cutting, folding), inventory handling, and outbound distribution, as well as the post-consumer recycling stream.
Purpose and scope: it aims to optimize throughput, minimize handling times, reduce stockouts and waste. It is
Applications: it is used by cardboard manufacturers, box manufacturers, carton converters, retailers, and logistics service providers.
Key concepts: lead times, capacity planning, inventory levels, quality control, waste management, and energy efficiency.
Environmental and policy context: regulations encourage recycling and responsible sourcing; the kartonstroom is often analyzed in
See also: packaging, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, supply chain management, recycling.