Downstream

In general knowledge, "downstream" refers to activities or processes that occur later in a sequence within a system. For instance, in business, it can mean everything that happens after the production of a product, such as marketing, distribution, and sales. In environmental contexts, it can refer to the impact on ecosystems or communities that are affected by changes occurring upstream, such as pollution from a river. Essentially, "downstream" highlights the flow of effects, decisions, or products as they move away from their original source towards the final outcome or end user.