quality fade

uncountable

(business) A gradual, deliberate reduction in the quality of manufactured goods in order to increase profit margins.

Japanese Meaning

利益率向上のため、製品の品質を段階的かつ計画的に低下させる行為を指す。 / 製造業などで、より高い利益を生むために、意図的に製品の品質を徐々に下げる戦略や現象。

The company was accused of engaging in quality fade to cut costs and boost profits.

その会社はコスト削減と利益拡大のために、製品の品質を段階的かつ意図的に低下させていると非難された。

Sense（1）

(business) A gradual, deliberate reduction in the quality of manufactured goods in order to increase profit margins.