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[[Participation Options|{{Clickable button|<big>Interested in joining our initiative? Start Here!</big>}}]]
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=== '''Have you noticed?''' ===
=== '''Have you noticed?''' ===
High powered people from a variety of industries meet at standard conferences to hear presentations about the significant challenges of our time, but they fail to accomplish real breakthroughs. We are convening '''CAPSI, the Continental Action Plan for Sustainable Industry,''' where stakeholders representing industrial systems and impacted communities develop breakthrough solutions to the issues of the day'''.''' We believe there is lots of room for all boats to rise. There is a pretty good chance your participation will help make that happen.
High-level professionals from various industries attend conferences to discuss pressing challenges, but real breakthroughs often remain out of reach. That's why we created the '''Continental Action Plan for Sustainable Industry (CAPSI)'''. CAPSI brings together stakeholders from industrial sectors and impacted communities to develop actionable, transformative solutions. We believe there's ample opportunity for collaboration, and we'd love for you to join discussions that drive meaningful change.


Our mission is to work with stakeholders in specific industries to accomplish major improvements quickly and productively. CAPSI's initial Industry Action Plan (IAP) for rail and freight logistics is [[VitalRail]].  
CAPSI's initial '''Industry Action Plan (IAP)''' is [[VitalRail]] for expanding freight railroad service to the many industries that can benefit.
 
=== '''Are you a stakeholder who can benefit from CAPSI?''' ===
'''Stakeholders include:'''
 
* Primary:  Team members—employees, managers, and the executives—who drive daily operations and innovation within their organization 
* Secondary:  Industry experts, clients, media, funders, public interest groups, and community representatives—people or groups influenced by or influencing specific industries  
 
For effective '''Industry Action Plans (IAPs)''', full representation across all key sectors is vital:
 
* '''Academia''' – researchers and educational institutions
* '''Advocacy groups & NGOs''' – watchdogs and civil society voices
* '''Business & Industry''' – operators, suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, etc.
* '''Communities & Media''' – local residents and public opinion shapers
* '''Funders''' – financiers, investors, insurers
* '''Government''' – regulators and policymakers
* '''Labor''' – workers, unions, employees


=== '''How do we work together as stakeholders?''' ===
=== '''How do we work together as stakeholders?''' ===
We convene stakeholders in IntelliConference® forums that apply IntelliSynthesis®, our breakthrough question-and-response dialogue method, to foster efficient input from large groups of diverse stakeholders. We invite participants from all relevant sectors in a given system or region to ensure that all perspectives are represented and have a voice. Each Participating Stakeholder agrees to read and respond to rounds of questions within seven days. The CAPSI Facilitation team creates and shares a digest of each round of responses, saving participants time. We provide [[Private:Action Buttons|Action Buttons]] to summaries of the progress.  
We bring stakeholders together through '''IntelliConference®''' forums, using '''IntelliSynthesis®''', our structured question-and-response method that enables efficient input from large, diverse groups.  


The CAPSI staff of Organizers, Facilitators, and Subject Matter Experts are eager to engage. We use these highly focused collaboration and organizing methods to identify problems and gather our collective input toward solutions and action. Outlier perspectives are considered for the value they may offer the group.  
Participants from all relevant sectors are invited to ensure every perspective is heard. Each '''Participating Stakeholder''' agrees to respond to question rounds within seven days. Our '''CAPSI Facilitation Team''' then compiles and shares a digest of responses, saving time and highlighting key insights. Progress summaries include '''Action Buttons''' to help drive decisions.


You can become a Participating Stakeholder to work directly with us.  
Our team of '''Organizers, Facilitators, and Subject Matter Experts''' is ready to engage with you. We focus on identifying problems, gathering input, and turning ideas into action—while valuing outlier perspectives for the insights they bring.


If you want to simply stay abreast of CAPSI [[Participation Options|sign up here for our twice-monthly communications]].
'''Join us as a Participating Stakeholder''' to work directly with our team.
 
Or, if you’d prefer to stay informed, '''Sign up for our every other week updates'''.


=== '''What do we mean by industrial systems?''' ===
=== '''What do we mean by industrial systems?''' ===
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=== '''What do we mean by redesign?''' ===
=== '''What do we mean by redesign?''' ===
Redesigning industrial systems means working together to find and utilize ways to increase efficiency and reduce negative impacts. It begins with stakeholders establishing collective goals and pragmatic measures while recognizing the reality of prior strategies and investments. Redesigning may require judicious reconstruction, repurposing, and/or relocating some facilities. For instance, to create the most effective strategic mineral supply chain, we would intentionally position lithium mines, battery plants, vehicle factories, and recycling facilities to optimize systemwide logistics. We call this design process "Collaborative Industrial Optimization." Redesigning also calls for a paradigm shift wherein organizations and individuals are incentivized to contribute to systemwide sustainability.
Redesigning industrial systems means working together to improve efficiency and reduce harm. It starts with shared goals, practical metrics, and an honest look at existing strategies. This process may involve rebuilding, repurposing, or relocating facilities. For example, optimizing a strategic mineral supply chain could mean intentionally placing lithium mines, battery plants, factories, and recycling centers to streamline logistics. We call this approach ''Collaborative Industrial Optimization''. It also requires a shift in mindset—where everyone is motivated to support sustainability across the whole system.


=== '''What do we mean by sustainable?''' ===
=== '''What do we mean by sustainable?''' ===
Sustainable is our primary design goal for industrial systems: supporting the long-lasting, harmonious co-existence of humans and nature within our abundantly resourced, yet finite ecosystem.
Sustainability is our core design goal—creating industrial systems that support long-term harmony between people and nature within Earth’s limited but abundant resources.
 
=== '''Who are the stakeholders?''' ===
You are all stakeholders, along with everyone involved in or affected by our industrial systems. Developing Industry Action Plans (IAPs) for sustainable industries requires complete stakeholder representation. OnTrackNorthAmerica has already cataloged more than 38,000 stakeholders across North America’s industrial, political, and geographic landscape. For each IAP we initiate, we invite additional stakeholders to work toward complete representation from all sectors, including academia, advocacy organizations, business, community, funders, government, labor, and media.


=== '''Why include Canada, the United States, and Mexico?''' ===
=== '''Why include Canada, the United States, and Mexico?''' ===
Although Canada, the United States, and Mexico already engage in extensive cross-border trade, they can greatly benefit from the enhanced coordination provided by our IAPs. These are designed for specific industrial systems and geographic regions while maintaining crucial links to related plans, rather than creating isolated solutions. Unlike traditional studies that often remain unused on a shelf, our dynamic process delivers immediate, measurable results through continuous stakeholder engagement.
These three countries already trade heavily, but our Industrial Action Plans (IAPs) offer deeper coordination tailored to specific industries and regions—while staying connected to broader strategies. Unlike static reports, our process is active and results-driven, with ongoing stakeholder involvement delivering real, measurable impact.

Latest revision as of 17:05, 12 August 2025

Working together to redesign industrial systems so they work for everyone.

Have you noticed?

High-level professionals from various industries attend conferences to discuss pressing challenges, but real breakthroughs often remain out of reach. That's why we created the Continental Action Plan for Sustainable Industry (CAPSI). CAPSI brings together stakeholders from industrial sectors and impacted communities to develop actionable, transformative solutions. We believe there's ample opportunity for collaboration, and we'd love for you to join discussions that drive meaningful change.

CAPSI's initial Industry Action Plan (IAP) is VitalRail for expanding freight railroad service to the many industries that can benefit.

Are you a stakeholder who can benefit from CAPSI?

Stakeholders include:

  • Primary:  Team members—employees, managers, and the executives—who drive daily operations and innovation within their organization
  • Secondary:  Industry experts, clients, media, funders, public interest groups, and community representatives—people or groups influenced by or influencing specific industries  

For effective Industry Action Plans (IAPs), full representation across all key sectors is vital:

  • Academia – researchers and educational institutions
  • Advocacy groups & NGOs – watchdogs and civil society voices
  • Business & Industry – operators, suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, etc.
  • Communities & Media – local residents and public opinion shapers
  • Funders – financiers, investors, insurers
  • Government – regulators and policymakers
  • Labor – workers, unions, employees

How do we work together as stakeholders?

We bring stakeholders together through IntelliConference® forums, using IntelliSynthesis®, our structured question-and-response method that enables efficient input from large, diverse groups.

Participants from all relevant sectors are invited to ensure every perspective is heard. Each Participating Stakeholder agrees to respond to question rounds within seven days. Our CAPSI Facilitation Team then compiles and shares a digest of responses, saving time and highlighting key insights. Progress summaries include Action Buttons to help drive decisions.

Our team of Organizers, Facilitators, and Subject Matter Experts is ready to engage with you. We focus on identifying problems, gathering input, and turning ideas into action—while valuing outlier perspectives for the insights they bring.

Join us as a Participating Stakeholder to work directly with our team.

Or, if you’d prefer to stay informed, Sign up for our every other week updates.

What do we mean by industrial systems?

Industrial systems comprise the complete set of commercial, policy, and planning activities involved in delivering materials and products for modern civilization’s survival and fulfillment. This encompasses all inputs and impacts, including land use, transportation, recycling, and disposal. What occurs between properties is often as significant as what happens at a property.

What do we mean by redesign?

Redesigning industrial systems means working together to improve efficiency and reduce harm. It starts with shared goals, practical metrics, and an honest look at existing strategies. This process may involve rebuilding, repurposing, or relocating facilities. For example, optimizing a strategic mineral supply chain could mean intentionally placing lithium mines, battery plants, factories, and recycling centers to streamline logistics. We call this approach Collaborative Industrial Optimization. It also requires a shift in mindset—where everyone is motivated to support sustainability across the whole system.

What do we mean by sustainable?

Sustainability is our core design goal—creating industrial systems that support long-term harmony between people and nature within Earth’s limited but abundant resources.

Why include Canada, the United States, and Mexico?

These three countries already trade heavily, but our Industrial Action Plans (IAPs) offer deeper coordination tailored to specific industries and regions—while staying connected to broader strategies. Unlike static reports, our process is active and results-driven, with ongoing stakeholder involvement delivering real, measurable impact.

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