A balance model of theoretical sustainability – framework and propositions

David Eriksson is Researcher and Lecturer at the Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden. He is a Researcher and Lecturer at University of Borås, Sweden. He holds a PhD in textile management, and has a research background in logistics and transportation. Furthermore, he is an engaged scholar in the international research community. He is an author of international journal articles and international conference contributions. His research agenda consists of various research subjects, including CSR, methodology, new product development, supply chain management, sustainability and waste management.

Göran Svensson is based at the Oslo School of Management, Oslo, Norway. He is a Professor at Oslo School of Management, Norway. He is also a Professor at Halmstad University, Sweden; Honorary Professor at Deakin University, Australia; and Visiting Professor at University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a PhD at the School of Economics and Commercial Law, Göteborg University, Sweden. Furthermore, he is a committed member of the international research community as journal editor, numerous editorial boards and scholarly/research networks and associations. He is a frequent author of international journal articles and international conference contributions, an invited speaker and engaged as a book author. His research agenda consists of various research subjects and he has published in areas such as brand management, business ethics, leadership, logistics, marketing, sustainability, public sector management, quality management, academic journals and publishing. He has a background as an industrialist and entrepreneur in South America.