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<span style = color:#e0873d;><big><big>Welcome to the development of the '''Continental Action Plan for Sustainable Industry''' (CAPSI)</br>Where stakeholders in Canada, the United States, and Mexico redesign our industrial systems for sustainable life.</big></big></span>
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This is the breakthrough society needs to solve the urgent challenge of maintaining economic growth while preserving our environment. From natural resources, agriculture, and raw materials to production, consumption, and recycling, our society can redesign its fragmented industrial systems, but we must act quickly. CAPSI employs innovative principles and tools, including Wikipedia's open-source software and IntelliSynthesis®, an inquiry-based methodology for efficiently gathering collective intelligence into productive solutions.The conception of CAPSI is informed by thirty years of infrastructure advisory work on projects and systems in 45 states and Canadian provinces. 
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<h2>What do we mean by industrial systems?</h2>
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CAPSI relates to industrial systems as the complete set of commercial, policy, and planning activities that deliver materials and products for modern civilization’s survival and satisfaction. We understand industrial systems to include all inputs and impacts, including land use, transportation, recycling, and disposal. What occurs between properties is often as critical as what happens at the property. For instance, to create an effective strategic mineral supply chain, we must intentionally position Lithium mines, battery plants, vehicle factories, and recycling facilities to optimize systemwide logistics. We call this design process “Collaborative Industrial Optimization.”


<h2>What do we mean by redesign?</h2>
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Redesigning industrial systems begins with establishing collective goals and pragmatic measures to guide progress. This process recognizes the reality of prior strategies and investments while optimizing sustainable profitability. Redesigning requires sensible reconstruction, repurposing, and relocation of certain physical elements. It also calls for an inspiring evolution of the human element by incentivizing organizations and individuals to contribute to systemwide sustainability.


<h2>Who are the stakeholders?</h2>
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You are all stakeholders, along with everyone involved in or impacted by our industrial systems. Complete stakeholder representation is a central CAPSI principle. OnTrackNorthAmerica has assembled an unparalleled mapping of over 30,000 stakeholders across the industrial, political, and geographic landscape. CAPSI invites additional stakeholders throughout North America to work towards complete representation across all industrial systems.
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<h2>How do we convene stakeholders?</h2>
=== '''Have you noticed?''' ===
CAPSI applies IntelliSynthesis®, our breakthrough question-and-response dialogue method, for efficient input from large groups of diverse stakeholders. To ensure representation of all relevant perspectives, participants are invited based on their roles in commerce, government, and the community. Each participant agrees to periodically read and 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. IntelliSynthesis® enables stakeholders to be innovative and have fun along the way.  
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>What do we mean by sustainable life?</h2>
CAPSI's initial '''Industry Action Plan (IAP)''' is [[VitalRail]] for expanding freight railroad service to the many industries that can benefit.
Sustainable life is the long-lasting, harmonious co-existence of humans and nature.


<h2>What is a Continental Action Plan?</h2>
=== '''Are you a stakeholder who can benefit from CAPSI?''' ===
“Continental” includes Canada, the United States, and Mexico, which already engage in extensive cross-border commerce and can greatly benefit from regional coordination. This is an “Action” planning process for producing results, distinct from static reports and studies that typically sit on the shelf. CAPSI is a new institutional model that incorporates private-sector stewardship to address the public sector’s limited ability to improve international conduct of industrial systems. CAPSI intends to facilitate a continental agreement by the end of 2025 on the initial principles, goals, and measures for guiding the redesign of our industrial systems to serve sustainable quality of life in North America.</br>
'''Stakeholders include:'''


<h2><big><b>[[Continental Action Plan for Sustainable Industry|Enter the Continental Action Plan]]</b></big></h2>
* 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.
 
'''[[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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