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A manufacturing company experienced a significant increase in production costs due to inefficient material handling processes. Which industrial engineering technique could be applied to address this issue?
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Value Stream Mapping
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Value Stream Mapping is a technique used to identify and eliminate waste in a production process. By analyzing the flow of materials and information, industrial engineers can identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, leading to improved material handling processes and reduced production costs.