1.02 Determine Outcome of Unnecessary Items
1.02 Determine Outcome of Unnecessary Items
Overview
The holding area is for temporary storage of items tagged as unnecessary. The Item Disposition List can assist you with deciding where to relocate items, whether to recycle items, or how to otherwise dispose of them.
Objectives
- Categorize unnecessary items
- Take action on unnecessary items
Time to Complete
30 – 60 Minutes
| Inputs | Where/From |
| Unnecessary Items Removed from Target Area | Sub-Process 1.01 Sort Necessary Items from Unnecessary Items |
| Red Tagged Items | Sub-Process 1.01 Sort Necessary Items from Unnecessary Items |
| Item Disposition Procedure | 6ssuccess.com |
| 6S Item Disposition Checklist | 6sscuccess.com |
| Red Tag Holding Area | Home |
| Red Tag “Manager” | Home |
| Participant(s) | Home |
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Outputs |
Possible Metrics |
| Managed Local Red Tag Holding Area | # of Items in Local Holding Area |
| Managed Central Red Tag Holding Area | # of Items in Central Holding Area |
| Discarded Items | # of Discarded Items; Cost of Items |
| Recycled Items | # of Recycled Items; Cost of Items |
| Donated Items | # of Donated Items; Cost of Items |
| Returned Warranty Items | # of Warranty Items; Cost of Items |
Steps to Complete
- Decide which category each item belongs on the Item Disposition Checklist
- Determine which action to take for each item
6S – Sort: Item Disposition Checklist |
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| Category | Possible Actions |
| Obsolete |
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| Defective |
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| Trash/Garbage |
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| Unneeded in this area |
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| Used at least once per day |
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| Used about once per week |
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| Used less than once per month |
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| Seldom used, must keep |
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| Use unknown |
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