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Shipment vs Fulfillment - What's the difference?

shipment | fulfillment |

As nouns the difference between shipment and fulfillment

is that shipment is a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship while fulfillment is the state of being fulfilled.

shipment

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship)
  • :* We're expecting another shipment of oranges tomorrow.
  • the act of transporting goods
  • :* Shipment of hazardous waste on this route is strictly prohibited.

    • fulfillment

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (UK) fulfilment

    Noun

  • The state of being fulfilled.
  • The act of consummating a desire or promise.
  • (business) The activities performed once an order is received to fulfill the order; packaging, distributing and shipping goods.