As more information is developing on the increased risks of the swine flu affecting our global community, we offer that you read this article, by Patrick Burnson - Executive Editor - Logistics Management (4/28/2009) who discusses potential and specific risks that exist for various members of the global supply chain community.  In addition to the basic risk management issues that need to be addressed for this kind of health risk to individuals, it also brings attention to how our global  supply chain has to be ready to react as well.