what is a fulfilled in amazon

what is a fulfilled in amazon means that an order has been picked, packed, and shipped to the customer. This status appears in the order details section of Seller Central. Fulfillment can be managed either by the seller (FBM) or Amazon (FBA). Orders fulfilled through Amazon typically receive faster shipping, Prime eligibility, and better customer service. Fulfillment status is critical for tracking performance metrics like late shipment rate and on-time delivery, which impact account health and Buy Box eligibility.