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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Welcome to OnTrackNorthAmerica's Industry Action Plans}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Welcome to CAPSI, the Continental Action Plan for Sustainable Industry}}
<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>
= <center>Working together to redesign industrial systems so they work for everyone.</center> =


You are invited to contribute. Our first Industry Action Plan is VitalRail, focused on optimizing the use of railroads as the backbone of an integrated, balanced multimodal transportation network that serves all industries. Progress relies on genuine collaboration across sectors, addressing the fragmentation in our industrial systems—from natural resources and agriculture to production, distribution, consumption, and recycling.
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We employ a proven inquiry-based methodology, IntelliSynthesis®, that facilitates:  
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* Comprehensive information gathering
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* Innovative brainstorming
* Actionable decision-making among diverse stakeholder groups


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== What do we mean by industrial systems? ==
=== '''Have you noticed?''' ===
Industrial systems encompass the comprehensive network of commercial activities, policy frameworks, and planning processes that enable the delivery of materials and products essential for modern civilization. These systems extend far beyond manufacturing facilities to include:
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.


* Resource extraction and processing
CAPSI's initial '''Industry Action Plan (IAP)''' is [[VitalRail]] for expanding freight railroad service to the many industries that can benefit. 
* Supply chain management and logistics
* Distribution networks and transportation infrastructure
* Consumer access and utilization
* End-of-life considerations including recycling, repurposing, and disposal


===== The Interconnected Nature of Industry =====
=== '''Are you a stakeholder who can benefit from CAPSI?''' ===
What distinguishes truly effective industrial systems is their connectivity. The interactions and transitions between facilities—the movement of materials, information, and energy across properties—often prove as critical as the operations within individual locations themselves.
'''Stakeholders include:'''


These interconnections determine overall system efficiency, resilience, and environmental impact. By recognizing industrial systems as holistic networks rather than isolated facilities, we gain the perspective needed to optimize performance across economic, social, and ecological dimensions.<h2>What do we mean by redesign?</h2>
* Primary:  Team members—employees, managers, and the executives—who drive daily operations and innovation within their organization 
Redesigning industrial systems through our [[Collaborative Industrial Optimization]] framework transforms fragmented supply chains into cohesive, sustainable networks through a stakeholder-driven process that respects existing investments while boldly reimagining infrastructure placement and connectivity. This approach begins with establishing shared goals and performance metrics, then progresses to strategic reconfiguration—as demonstrated in our mineral supply chain work, where we optimize the positioning of extraction, manufacturing, and recycling facilities to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Beyond physical infrastructure, our redesign process addresses the crucial human dimension by creating compelling incentives that align individual and organizational success with system-wide sustainability, ensuring that technical solutions are supported by the social and behavioral changes needed for lasting transformation.. 
* Secondary:  Industry experts, clients, media, funders, public interest groups, and community representatives—people or groups influenced by or influencing specific industries  


<h2>Who are the stakeholders?</h2>
For effective '''Industry Action Plans (IAPs)''', full representation across all key sectors is vital:
You are the stakeholders. Forging sustainable industries demands the collective wisdom of stakeholders across North America's vast industrial ecosystem—from corporate executives and policy makers to community leaders and frontline workers whose lives are directly shaped by these systems. OnTrackNorthAmerica has meticulously identified over 32,000 stakeholders spanning our continent's industrial, political, and geographic landscape, yet we continuously expand this network to ensure truly comprehensive representation. Each Action Plan we develop actively recruits diverse voices from eight critical sectors: academia contributing research and innovation; advocacy groups championing environmental and social concerns; businesses providing market expertise; community representatives articulating local impacts; funders enabling implementation; government officials shaping policy frameworks; labor organizations protecting workforce interests; and media partners amplifying our collective vision—all working in concert to transform fragmented industrial systems into models of sustainable prosperity.


<h2>How do we work together as stakeholders?</h2>
* '''Academia''' – researchers and educational institutions
At the heart of our collaborative approach lies the pioneering IntelliConference Series®, powered by our proprietary IntelliSynthesis® methodology—a revolutionary dialogue system designed to harmonize diverse perspectives from expansive stakeholder groups with remarkable efficiency. This carefully orchestrated process begins by assembling representatives from every sector within a given industrial ecosystem, each committing to engage with sequential rounds of strategically crafted questions that progressively deepen collective understanding. Our expert facilitation team distills these contributions into comprehensive digests that respect participants' time while preserving the full spectrum of insights, including valuable outlier perspectives that often catalyze breakthrough thinking. As shared understanding emerges, our process seamlessly transitions from exploratory dialogue to concrete action planning and decision-making, transforming diverse viewpoints into unified strategies for industrial transformation—a methodology refined through decades of implementation across North America's most complex industrial challenges. 
* '''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


<h2>What do we mean by sustainability?</h2>
=== '''How do we work together as stakeholders?''' ===
Sustainability means balancing economic prosperity, human well-being, and ecological health. It requires economic systems that create wealth within planetary limits, communities with fair access to resources, and ecosystems that maintain their biodiversity and ability to regenerate for future generations.
We bring stakeholders together through '''IntelliConference®''' forums, using '''IntelliSynthesis®''', our structured question-and-response method that enables efficient input from large, diverse groups.  


<h2>What is a Continental Action Plan?</h2>
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.
"Continental" encompasses the integrated economic region of Canada, the United States, and Mexico—nations already bound through intricate trade networks that stand to gain tremendous advantages through enhanced cross-border coordination and strategic alignment. Our Action Plans are deliberately crafted for specific industrial systems and geographic regions while maintaining vital connections to all related initiatives, creating a comprehensive continental framework rather than isolated solutions. Unlike conventional studies that often gather dust on shelves, our dynamic process generates immediate, tangible outcomes through ongoing stakeholder engagement and adaptive implementation strategies, ensuring that insights translate directly into practical actions that evolve with changing conditions and emerging opportunities across North America's diverse industrial landscape.</br>
 
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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