# Red tagging

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Red tagging is a Five S exercise method for labeling unneeded tools, equipment and supplies. Tagged items are placed in a holding area and evaluated for other uses within a facility or company; items with no alternative uses are discarded. It supports the first S by separating needed from unneeded items.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Kind | methodology |
| Origin | Five S |

## Study notes

- Red tagging supports the first S of the Five S exercise, which separates needed from unneeded items.
- Tagged items are evaluated for other uses within a facility or company before discard.
- The document cross-references 5S, which has no matching entry in the reference list.

## Sources

1. [Red Tagging - Lean Enterprise Institute](https://www.lean.org/lexicon-terms/red-tagging/) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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