Question: An automated transfer line is divided into two stages with a storage buffer between them. Each stage consists of nine stations. The ideal cycle time of each stage = 1.0 min, and frequency of failure for each station is p = 0.01.The average downtime per stop is 8.0 min, and a constant downtime distribution shonld be assumed. Determine the required capacity of the storage buffer such that the improvement in line efficiency E compared to a zero buffer capacity would be 80% of the improvement yielded by a buffer with infinite capacity.