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<center><span style="color:orange;"><h3>Where stakeholders in Canada, the United States, and Mexico redesign our industrial systems for sustainable life.</h3></span></center>
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Join us in advancing economic prosperity and preserving our natural world. Built on a foundation of collaboration, OnTrackNorthAmerica has created the Continental Action Plans for Sustainable Industry (CAPSI). Our first Industry Action Plan is VitalRail, a comprehensive growth plan for rail-enabled industrial productivity.
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CAPSI employs an inquiry-based methodology for information-gathering, brainstorming, and actionable decision-making by large groups of stakeholders. Together, stakeholders redesign our fragmented industrial systems from natural resources, agriculture, and raw materials to production, distribution, consumption, and recycling. With railroads as the valuable backbone we will create a balanced multimodal transportation network that serves the profitability and sustainability of industry. OnTrackNorthAmerica’s leaders bring the insight and perspectives acquired from 30+ years of infrastructure advisory work in 45 states and Canadian provinces. CAPSI Industry Action Plans are an evolving set of initiatives from dialogue to action and we welcome your contribution at any phase. 
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== What do we mean by industrial systems? ==
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"Industrial systems” encompass the complete set of commercial, policy, and planning activities involved in delivering materials and products for modern civilization’s survival and satisfaction. Industrial systems include 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.


<h2>What do we mean by redesign?</h2>
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Redesigning industrial systems means working together to find and employ ways to increase efficiency and reduce the negative impacts. It begins with stakeholders establishing collective goals and pragmatic measures while recognizing the reality of prior strategies and investments. Stakeholders decide if redesigning may require the sensible reconstruction, repurposing, and/or relocation of some facilities. For instance, to create the most effective strategic mineral supply chain, stakeholders could intentionally locate lithium mines, battery plants, vehicle factories, and recycling facilities to optimize systemwide logistics. We call this design process [[Collaborative Industrial Optimization|"Collaborative Industrial Optimization."]] Redesigning also calls for an inspiring evolution of the human element by incentivizing organizations and individuals to contribute to systemwide sustainability. 
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<h2>Who are the stakeholders?</h2>
=== '''Have you noticed?''' ===
You are all stakeholders, along with everyone involved in or directly affected by our industrial systems. Developing action plans for sustainable industries requires complete stakeholder representation. OnTrackNorthAmerica has already cataloged over 32,000 stakeholders across North America’s industrial, political, and geographic landscape. And for each Action Plan process we initiate, we invite additional stakeholders throughout North America to work towards complete representation from all sectors: academia, advocacy, business, community, funders, government, labor, and media.  
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 this drive for meaningful change.


<h2>How do we work together as stakeholders?</h2>
CAPSI's initial '''Industry Action Plan (IAP)''' is [[VitalRail]] for expanding freight railroad service to the many industries that can benefit.   
We convene stakeholders in IntelliConference Series® forums that apply IntelliSynthesis®, our breakthrough question-and-response dialogue method, for efficient input from large groups of diverse stakeholders. In IntelliSynthesis we invite participants from all sectors in a given system or region to ensure representation of all perspectives. Each participant agrees to read and timely respond to rounds of questions. The facilitation team creates and shares a digest of each round of responses, saving participants time. Outlier perspectives are considered for the value they may offer the group. Planning transitions into action planning and decision-making. The IntelliConference Series® and IntelliSynthesis® processes are explained in greater detail elsewhere on this website.   


<h2>What do we mean by sustainable life?</h2>
=== '''Are you a stakeholder who can benefit from CAPSI?''' ===
Sustainable life is the long-lasting, harmonious co-existence of humans and nature.
'''Stakeholders include:'''


<h2>What is a Continental Action Plan?</h2>
* Primary:  Team members—employees, managers, and the executives—who drive daily operations and innovation within their organization 
“Continental” includes Canada, the United States, and Mexico, which already engage in extensive cross-border commerce and can greatly benefit from improved coordination. Action Plans specific to each industrial system or geography integrate with all other plans, emerging from a process that produces results immediately, distinct from static reports and studies that typically sit on a shelf.
* Secondary:  Industry experts, clients, media, funders, public interest groups, and community representatives—people or groups influenced by or influencing specific industries  
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For effective '''Industry Action Plans (IAPs)''', full representation across all key sectors is vital:


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* '''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.
 
'''[[Participation Options|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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Latest revision as of 13:45, 17 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 this drive for 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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