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Parts I and II of this paper were concerned with a model based on the CULOG form of the learning curve, its comparison with existing functions, and its applications in the training of employees. In the present part it is proposed to discuss briefly the applications of the model in forecasting future production levels of new products (or of products in new plants) and in production control generally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Part I (Glover, 1965) it was shown that the model y+ C = a( x) could be used to describe all cases of learning in industry, whether of individuals learning a particular skill, or of complete factories learning to produce a new product. The development of the CULOG form of learning curve was discussed.
In the present paper consideration is given to the selection of trainees and a method of monitoring their progress so that the occurrence of "plateaus" of learning is minimised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]