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=====We have a challenge ahead of us.=====
Our industrial systems are not optimized for sustainability or profitability. The truth is, neither marketplace dynamics nor vested interest lobbying lead to smart supply chains. From natural resources, agriculture, and raw materials to production, consumption, and recycling, our society can redesign its fragmented industrial systems.


[[VitalRail|{{Clickable button|<big>Check out our work on VitalRail here</big>}}]]
=====Why do we need to meet this head-on?=====
Civilization on a resource-limited planet cannot thrive without a new level of thinking, planning, and investing. We are missing out on opportunities to improve efficiencies and profits.
=====How does OnTrackNorthAmerica address this problem?=====
OnTrackNorthAmerica is the set of understandings, principles, methodologies, and tools for society to redesign our industrial systems. This redesign requires the collective intelligence of all stakeholders, across government, industry, and communities. We engage with you, right here, to co-create integrated solutions. This OTNA WorkSpace has been built to continually gather and summarize your input through IntelliConferences® and IntelliSynthesis® into smart policies, plans, and investments.


[[BrainTrust|{{Clickable button|<big>See the people who are invested in our success</big>}}]]
===== Welcome to OnTrackNorthAmerica! =====
[[OTNA Curriculum|{{Clickable button|<big>Next steps for learning more</big>}}]]
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=== '''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.


=== '''How do we work together as stakeholders?''' ===
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We bring stakeholders together through '''IntelliConference®''' forums, using '''IntelliSynthesis®''', our structured question-and-response method that enables efficient input from large, diverse groups.
=====Current IntelliConferences=====
'''[[Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger IntelliConference]]'''
=====In-Gear Initiatives=====
'''[[VitalRail]]'''
=====Latest News=====
We're putting the finishing touches on the OTNA WorkSpace. Soon, you'll be able to join a community dedicated to transforming industry through [[Collaborative Industrial Optimization]]. '''Stay tuned!'''
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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.
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<big>'''1700 Sansom Street, Suite 701'''
 
'''Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA'''
 
'''Phone: +1 215-564-3004'''</big>
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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 as an observer, '''sign up for our biweekly 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.


CAPSI's initial Industry Action Plan (IAP) for rail and freight logistics is [[VitalRail]].


=== '''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.


=== '''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.


=== '''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?''' ===
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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.

Latest revision as of 16:56, 4 November 2025

Where stakeholders throughout North America redesign industrial systems that work for everyone.

We have a challenge ahead of us.

Our industrial systems are not optimized for sustainability or profitability. The truth is, neither marketplace dynamics nor vested interest lobbying lead to smart supply chains. From natural resources, agriculture, and raw materials to production, consumption, and recycling, our society can redesign its fragmented industrial systems.

Why do we need to meet this head-on?

Civilization on a resource-limited planet cannot thrive without a new level of thinking, planning, and investing. We are missing out on opportunities to improve efficiencies and profits.

How does OnTrackNorthAmerica address this problem?

OnTrackNorthAmerica is the set of understandings, principles, methodologies, and tools for society to redesign our industrial systems. This redesign requires the collective intelligence of all stakeholders, across government, industry, and communities. We engage with you, right here, to co-create integrated solutions. This OTNA WorkSpace has been built to continually gather and summarize your input through IntelliConferences® and IntelliSynthesis® into smart policies, plans, and investments.

Welcome to OnTrackNorthAmerica!

Next steps for learning more


Current IntelliConferences

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger IntelliConference

In-Gear Initiatives

VitalRail

Latest News

We're putting the finishing touches on the OTNA WorkSpace. Soon, you'll be able to join a community dedicated to transforming industry through Collaborative Industrial Optimization. Stay tuned!

OnTrackNorthAmerica

Contact us

Donate Now

1700 Sansom Street, Suite 701

Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA

Phone: +1 215-564-3004






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