Best Practices in Material Handling/Storage for Space/Aerospace/Defense Electronics

For electronics products used in Space, Aerospace and Defense applications, material handling and storage is integral to good quality. There are several reasons for this. First, these products are often mission critical with lives depending on their ability to function. Mistakes in material handling and storage increase the potential for defects leading to product failure. Second, operating environments are often harsh. Poor handling/storage practices can accelerate corrosion or other degradation in those environments. Finally, these products often operate in environments with little or no opportunity for field repair. This whitepaper looks at best practices to ensure compliance.