The Red Tag is a foundational tool used in 5S and workplace organization efforts to quickly identify items that do not belong in a work area—or whose purpose is unclear. It creates a visible, low-friction way for teams to question clutter, excess inventory, outdated equipment, and unnecessary materials without immediately making disposal decisions.Instead of debating every item on the spot, the Red Tag provides a structured, neutral process to:<ul><li>Flag questionable items without confrontation</li><li>Capture ownership and disposition decisions</li><li>Separate emotional attachment from operational need</li><li>Support fact-based discussions during 5S events and audits</li></ul>This form is intentionally simple and highly visual, making it easy to deploy on the shop floor, in offices, labs, or shared workspaces. It helps teams move faster through the Sort phase of 5S while maintaining control and accountability—especially important in regulated or safety-critical environments.Whether used during a formal 5S rollout, a kaizen event, or ongoing daily management, the Red Tag reinforces discipline and keeps organization improvements from stalling due to indecision.

Red Tag

Quickly identify, track, and resolve unnecessary items during 5S and workplace organization efforts—without slowing down the team.

Red Tag

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