The Complete Red Tag Implementation

Set up a structured sorting and review process

The guide develops the red-tag approach used during the Sort stage of 5S. Preparation includes management support, materials, and a defined team structure. The holding-area design separates items awaiting evaluation from those awaiting decisions or final disposition. Tag fields and tracking arrangements then provide a record of what each item is and why it is being reviewed.

The process gives teams a consistent basis for sorting decisions and maintaining visibility over items as they move through assessment, approval, and removal or reassignment.

What you’ll find inside

• Red-tag preparation and team roles
• Evaluation and decision-pending areas
• Tag identification and documentation fields
• Item assessment and review stages
• Tracking and ongoing sorting maintenance