# Split Case Fulfillment

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Split case fulfillment refers to the warehouse process of picking individual selling units from an open or partially used case rather than shipping complete cases or full pallets.

Split case fulfillment refers to the warehouse process of picking individual selling units from an open or partially used case rather than shipping complete cases or full pallets. It applies whenever end customers or retailers order quantities below the standard case pack size—a common scenario in e-commerce and wholesale with variable order profiles. Compared to full-case fulfillment, split case operations require additional picking, weighing, and repackaging steps, raising per-unit handling costs considerably. Warehouse management systems (WMS) direct pickers to open cases and track remaining quantities to minimize waste and search time. The method demands careful slotting, as broken cases must be stored separately and protected from damage.

**Source:** [https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/glossary/split-case-fulfillment/](https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/glossary/split-case-fulfillment/)

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| Term | Split Case Fulfillment |
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| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/glossary/split-case-fulfillment/ |

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