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= <center>Where stakeholders in Canada, the United States, and Mexico design sustainable industrial systems that work for everyone.</center> =


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[[Participation Options|{{Clickable button|<big>Interested in joining our initiative? Start Here!</big>}}]]


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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 and agriculture to production, consumption, and recycling, our society must 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. Right now, we are missing out on crucial opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and profits.
=====How does OnTrackNorthAmerica address this problem?=====
OnTrackNorthAmerica brings stakeholders together to solve problems that single organizations cannot. We facilitate thinking, planning, and investing at the level of “Civilization Engineering” and Industrial Systems Initiatives. 


[[BrainTrust|{{Clickable button|<big>See the people who are invested in our success</big>}}]]
Individual businesses and political jurisdictions all win from acting as a system. This collaboration and coordination renders everyone smarter. OTNA shines a bright light on the inadequacy of competition to deliver sustainably profitable resource-based industrial activity.      
 
Explore our [[Industrial Systems Initiatives]] or visit the [[OTNA Curriculum|Curriculum]] section to understand the methodologies that make it work.
 
===== 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.


CAPSI's initial '''Industry Action Plan (IAP)''' is [[VitalRail]] for expanding freight railroad service to the many industries that can benefit.
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=====Current IntelliConferences=====
'''[[VitalRail/IntelliConferences/Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger|Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger IntelliConference]]'''
=====In-Gear Initiatives=====
'''[[VitalRail]]'''
=====Latest News=====
Our founder, Michael Sussman, spoke at the Ottawa, CA gathering of [https://ciltna.com/ The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North America] and met with the Canadian government to discuss raising supply chain planning to the level of whole industrial systems.
 
See [[Collaborative Industrial Optimization]].  
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=== '''Are you a stakeholder who can benefit from CAPSI?''' ===
'''Stakeholders include:'''


* '''Internal participants''': such as you and your team members—employees, managers, and internal partners—who drive daily operations and innovation.
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* '''External collaborators''': from industry experts to clients, media, funders, and community representatives—people or groups influenced by or influencing your systems.


For effective '''Industry Action Plans (IAPs)''', full representation across all key sectors is vital:
'''Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA'''


* '''Academia''' – researchers and educational institutions
'''Phone: +1 215-564-3004'''
* '''Advocacy groups & NGOs''' – watchdogs and civil society voices
* '''Business & Industry''' – operators, suppliers, and manufacturers
* '''Communities & Media''' – local residents and public opinion shapers
* '''Funders''' – financiers, investors, insurers
* '''Government''' – regulators and policymakers
* '''Labor''' – workers, unions, employees


These profiles span the classic categorization of '''primary''' (directly involved) and '''secondary''' (indirectly affected) stakeholders:
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* '''Primary''' include those directly engaged—like employees, investors, suppliers
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* '''Secondary''' include those indirectly affected—such as communities, media, and public interest groups


'''Why they matter:'''


* Engaging diverse stakeholders ensures relevance, trust, and innovation
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* Helps align priorities, anticipate risks, and build inclusive, resilient strategies
 
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=== '''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 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.


=== '''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?''' ===
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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 15:54, 14 January 2026

Where stakeholders in Canada, the United States, and Mexico design sustainable 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 and agriculture to production, consumption, and recycling, our society must 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. Right now, we are missing out on crucial opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and profits.

How does OnTrackNorthAmerica address this problem?

OnTrackNorthAmerica brings stakeholders together to solve problems that single organizations cannot. We facilitate thinking, planning, and investing at the level of “Civilization Engineering” and Industrial Systems Initiatives.

Individual businesses and political jurisdictions all win from acting as a system. This collaboration and coordination renders everyone smarter. OTNA shines a bright light on the inadequacy of competition to deliver sustainably profitable resource-based industrial activity.      

Explore our Industrial Systems Initiatives or visit the Curriculum section to understand the methodologies that make it work.

Welcome to OnTrackNorthAmerica!

Next steps for learning more


Current IntelliConferences

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger IntelliConference

In-Gear Initiatives

VitalRail

Latest News

Our founder, Michael Sussman, spoke at the Ottawa, CA gathering of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North America and met with the Canadian government to discuss raising supply chain planning to the level of whole industrial systems.

See Collaborative Industrial Optimization.

OnTrackNorthAmerica

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Phone: +1 215-564-3004

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