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Split Shipment

Split Shipment is an order shipped in more than one package or from more than one location.

Topic: Fulfillment & Warehousing Entry FUL-262

Why it matters for ecommerce brands

Each split adds a label and packaging cost. Good inventory placement keeps split rates low.

Common questions

How can I reduce split shipments?
Keep commonly co-ordered SKUs in the same warehouse, use order routing rules that prefer complete shipments, and hold safety stock of popular items in each location.

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"Split Shipment." Fulfillment Lexicon, last reviewed October 16, 2026. https://fulfillment.wiki/glossary/split-shipment/

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