Apply the five 5S moves to reset a thrift-store processing table without creating a new hidden pile.
The processing table is too crowded to use. Volunteers need a clean, standard setup before the afternoon donation run arrives. 5S reset: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain. The common shortcut is to clear the surface by moving undecided items to a new pile. That hides work instead of improving flow. Sort Remove non-work items, trash, personal cups, and old signs. Put unresolved goods in one red-tag box with a 24-hour review time. Sort forces a decision lane for items that do not belong on the table. Straighten Mark homes for price guns, tape, scissors, hangers, and the active batch. Limit…
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