zero-defecthttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zero-defect_adj%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezero-defect, adj.
First published 2018

zero-defectadjective

  1. 1964–
    Of, relating to, or resulting in the manufacture of products without flaws, defects, or errors; (also of a product) without flaws, defects, or errors.
    1. 1964
      The new concept in vendor source development of Martin-Denver's aggressive ‘Zero-Defect’ quality assurance program.
      Bristol (Pennsylvania) Daily Courier 19 August 19
    2. 1989
      Workers focusing on the zero-defect concept were to promote a constant conscious desire to do their jobs right the first time.
      R. E. Cole, Strategies for Learning (1991) ix. 159
    3. 1995
      A revolutionary feature of the new systems is the zero-defect software.
      Financial Times 24 February 11/2 (advertisement)
    4. 2015
      In order to ensure zero-defect quality, 100% inspection must be carried out.
      J. K. Bandyopadhyay, Basics Supply Chain Management xii. 250

Originally published as part of the entry for zero, n. & adj.

zero-defect, adj. was first published in 2018.