Question: Review the example of Multistage Process with Buffer on p. 267 of the textbook. This simple process includes stage 1 and 2, of which the

Review the example of Multistage Process with Buffer on p. 267 of the textbook. This simple process includes stage 1 and 2, of which the cycle times are 30 seconds and 45 seconds. Because the stage 1 is faster than the stage 2, the process is unbalanced with the stage 2 being a bottleneck. Without a buffer between the two stages, stage 1 would be blocked for 15 seconds for each unit. With a buffer being placed, the process completes 100 units in 4,530 seconds. What would happen if stage 1 required 45 seconds and stage 2 required 30 seconds? Which stage is the bottleneck in this new process? Without a buffer, do we experience blocking or starving? How long does it take for this process to complete 100 units with a buffer? Read about the multi-stage process and explain your solution.

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