We propose a conceptual framework for synthesizing different perspectives on sustainability and manufacturing facility location for industrial firm that combines two key elements. First, Firms should evaluate sustainability on an integrated viewpoint on the economic, environmental and social perspectives and aspects.For example the "triple-bottom line". However, only selected aspects of sustainability have been highlighted in literature.
Second, we add the manufacturing strategy dimension of the industrial firm, that is largely absent literature on sustainability with relevance to facility location. Even though strategies for how to deal with sustainability or for separate dimensions such as an environmental strategy