Role of Industry 4.0 in zero-defect manufacturing: A systematic literature review and a conceptual framework for future research directions

Our study aimed to explore the crucial role of Industry 4.0 in achieving the goal of zero-defect manufacturing. We employed a systematic literature review methodology to examine the current literature systematically and make a conclusion. According to the systematic literature review methodology, we examined 33 articles from four databases, following a predefined set of research questions. During our investigation, we discovered several studies exploring the application of Industry 4.0 toward achieving the goal of zero-defect manufacturing. We identified key success factors and potential obstacles that must be addressed to integrate Industry 4.0 into the zero-defect manufacturing process successfully. We formulated four research propositions for future studies based on the key findings and gaps. We developed a conceptual framework that outlines how Industry 4.0 can be integrated into the zero-defect manufacturing strategy. Our study provides valuable insights for researchers and industry practitioners on integrating Industry 4.0 to achieve the objective of zero-defect manufacturing. By highlighting the gaps in the current research, we aimed to inspire more research in this area and contribute to the advancement of Industry 4.0 in zero-defect manufacturing. (c) 2024 The Authors. Published by ELSEVIER Ltd.