{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Cartonization in the Supply Chain","description":"Cartonization solves a precise packing problem: given a set of items in an order, which box size minimizes void fill, freight cost, and material use while still protecting the contents? The process applies rules or algorithms – typically embedded in a WMS or OMS – to select the best-fit carton for each shipment before it reaches the packing station. Because most carriers charge on dimensional weight, choosing a carton that is even slightly oversized can meaningfully inflate freight costs at scal","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/cartonization-in-the-supply-chain","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-23T14:51:55.251227","citation":"https://blogs.sap.com/2016/04/26/understanding-cartonization-in-sap-ewm/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/cartonization-in-the-supply-chain","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Cartonization in the Supply Chain · Cartonization solves a precise packing problem: given a set of items in an order, which box size minimizes void fill, freight cost, and material use while still protecting the contents? · Quelle: https://blogs.sap.com/2016/04/26/understanding-cartonization-in-sap-ewm/"}