Lunar Dust - How can we plan around it in the Supply Chain?

Lunar dust has come up in many of the discussions about returning to the moon. As the article from Space.com Space.com points out, there are concerns about the nature of the lunar dust. The dust is highly charged, and thus sticks to everything. In addition, because there is no weather on the moon, the moondust has not worn down through interactions between the lunar dust particles like we have here on earth as sand and grit grind against one another in the wind, and through other natural atmospheric processes. (Go read and listen to The Mysterious Smell of Moondust at "Science at NASA" for a discussion of early Apollo experiences with moon dust.) What this means is that moondust has extremely sharp edges, that can cut through rubber seals and this has a grave potential impact on the logistics and supply chain issues for a permanent manned presence on the moon. *What impacts will such an environment have on Logistics and Supply Chain? *Should logisticians seek to influence the design of the habitat modules, excursion modules, and space suits to reduce the impact of lunar dust? *Should we instead focus primarily on establishing resupply and repair functions? *How do we evaluate the cost and mission trade-offs? Let's share our thoughts, ideas, and opinions on this topic. Steve