partial shipment

**Partial Shipment**

A *partial shipment* occurs when an order is fulfilled and shipped in multiple batches rather than all at once. This often happens when some items are available for immediate delivery, while others are backordered or out of stock. Partial shipments allow customers to receive part of their order sooner, improving satisfaction by reducing wait times for in-stock products. In e-commerce and logistics, managing partial shipments efficiently is key to maintaining transparency and ensuring timely communication with customers about their order status.