Red Tagging

  Red tags are a visual tool that is used during the sorting phase of a 5S initiative.  In the sorting phase of 5S, items are either gotten rid of, kept or placed in a red tag auction area.  The red tag is used for items that are either gotten rid of or placed in auction.  Please note we suggest if a clear decision has been made to "get rid" of the item, just get rid of it.  

General process of red tagging items:

1. Identify items that team members can not classify as keep or get rid of.
2. Fill out the 5S red tag.
3. Log items in a red tag register.
4. Move to holding area for auction.
5. Review items in auction area.

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