Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring, integration and other charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Share Repurchae Program [Abstract] Share Repurchae Program [Abstract] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Stock repurchase program authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Shares repurchased during the period Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Aggregate number of shares repurchased since inception under stock repurchase program Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Number of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Number of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Aggregate cost of shares repurchased since inception under share repurchase program Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Cost of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Cost of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Remaining authorized repurchase amount under share repurchase program Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table] Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Bank Credit Facilities [Member] Bank Credit Facilities [Member] Bank credit facilities. Borrowings Under the Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member] Borrowings Under the Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member] Borrowings under the account receivable securitization program [member] 5.875% Notes due March 15, 2014 [Member] 5.875% Notes Due March 15, 2014 [Member] Current portion of long-term debt [Member] Other Debt Due Within One Year [Member] Other Debt Due Within One Year [Member] Other Debt Due Within One Year [Member] Components of short-term debt Short-term Debt [Line Items] Borrowings due within one year Short-term Debt Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Pension plan Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic earnings per share calculation Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Denominator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Net effect of dilutive stock options and performance share awards Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Litigation Settlement [Abstract] Gain on legal settlement, bargain purchase and other Gain on Legal Settlement, Bargain Purchase and Other Gain on Legal Settlement, Bargain Purchase and Other Possible future gain from legal settlement Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount Basis of presentation and new accounting pronouncements [Abstract] Basis of presentation and new accounting pronouncements [Abstract] Basis of presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] New accounting pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] TS Asia [Member] TS Asia [Member] TS Asia [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Divestiture of business, proceeds received from earn-out Divestiture of business, proceeds received from earn-out Divestiture of business, proceeds received from earn-out Income Statement [Abstract] Sales Revenue, Net Cost of sales Cost of Revenue Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Restructuring, integration and other charges (Note 13) Restructuring Integration And Other Charges The amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, and other charges. Operating Income Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest expense Interest Expense Gain on legal settlement, bargain purchase and other (Note 2 and 6) Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax provision Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net earnings per share: Basic Diluted Shares used to compute earnings per share: Basic Diluted Cash dividends paid per common share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] MSC Group [Member] MSC Group [Member] MSC Group [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Date of subsequent event Subsequent Event, Date Description of subsequent event Subsequent Event, Description Revenue reported by MSC Group for calendar year 2012 Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information. Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Receivables, less allowances of $90,174 and $95,656, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Prepaid and other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Borrowings due within one year Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses and other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 6) Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' equity (Note 9): Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock $1.00 par; authorized 300,000,000 shares; issued 137,606,000 shares and 137,127,000 shares, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock at cost, 38,296 shares and 38,238 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Components of net periodic pension costs Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Recognized net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Amortization of prior service credit Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Net periodic pension cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative instruments and hedging activites disclosure Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Current assets: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Stockholders' equity (Note 10): Common Stock, Par Value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury Stock, Shares Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Fiscal Year 2014 [Member] Fiscal Year 2014 [Member] Fiscal Year 2014 [Member] Fiscal Year 2013 [Member] Fiscal Year 2013 [Member] Fiscal Year 2013 [Member] Fiscal Year 2012 [Member] Fiscal Year 2012 [Member] Fiscal Year 2012 [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Charges related to the acquisition and integration activities Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Activity related to the restructuring reserves Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Company's contribution to pension plan in current quarter Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Estimated future employer contributions each remaining quarter of current fiscal year Defined benefit plans, estimated future employer contributions each remaining quarter of current fiscal year Defined benefit plans, estimated future employer contributions each remaining quarter of current fiscal year Company's estimated future employer contributions in current fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year, Description Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Trade Names [Member] Trade Names [Member] Other [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] EM [Member] EM [Member] EM [Member] TS [Member] TS [Member] TS [Member] Business Support [Member] Business Support [Member] Business Support [Member] Fiscal Year [Axis] Fiscal Year [Axis] Fiscal Year [Axis] Fiscal Year [Domain] Fiscal Year [Domain] Fiscal Year [Domain] Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Reserve Number of employee reductions under severance charges Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated Restructuring costs Restructuring Charges Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] 6.00% Notes due September 1, 2015 Notes Due 2015 Member Notes due 2015. 6.625% Notes due September 15, 2016 Notes Due 2016 Member Notes due 2016. 5.875% Notes due June 15, 2020 Notes Due 2020 Member Notes due 2020. 4.875% Notes due December 1, 2022 Notes Due 2022 [Member] Notes Due 2022 [Member] 2012 Credit Facility [Member] 2012 Credit Facility [Member] 2012 Credit Facility [Member] Other long-term debt Other long-term debt [Member] Other long-term debt Debt Instrument [Line Items] Senior notes Debt Instrument, Face Amount Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Other long-term debt Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Stated interest rate on senior notes Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Components of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities [Abstract] Subtotal Long Term Debt Noncurrent Before Discount On Notes Long term debt noncurrent before discount on notes. Discount on notes Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Long-term debt Weighted average life of intangible assets Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Intangible asset amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] Accumulated other comprehensive income by component Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Goodwill and intangible assets disclosures Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions, divestitures and subsequent Event Acquisitions,Divestitures and Subsequent Event [Text Block] Acquisitions, Divestitures and Subsequent Event Sales, operating income, assets and property,plant and equipment by operating group Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Basic and diluted earnings per share calculation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment [Domain] Electronics Marketing [Member] Electronics Marketing [Member] Electronics marketing. Technology Solutions [Member] Technology Solutions [Member] Technology solutions. Corporate [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] Americas [Member] Americas [Member] EMEA [Member] EMEA [Member] Asia/Pacific [Member] Asia Pacific [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Sales and services provided by the company Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment. Sales: Segment Reporting Information Sales Revenue Net [Abstract] Segment Reporting Information Sales Revenue, Net. Operating income: Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Operating income before restructuring, integration and other charges and amortization of acquired intangible assets Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges Operating income (loss) Before restructuring Charges. Restructuring, integration and other charges (Note 13) Amortization of acquired intangible assets Sales, by geographic area: Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract] Assets: Segment Reporting Information Assets [Abstract] Segment Reporting Information Assets. Assets Property, plant and equipment, net, by geographic area Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract] Property, plant and equipment, net Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Antidilutive shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Internix, inc [Member] Internix, inc [Member] Internix, inc [Member] Number of businesses acquired Number of Businesses Acquired Aggregate consideration for acquisitions Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Gain on bargain purchase Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount Gain on bargain purchase per share on a diluted basis Business Acquisition Gain On Bargain Purchase Per Share On A Diluted Basis Business acquisition gain on bargain purchase per share on a diluted basis. Charges related to the acquisition and integration activities [Abstract] Restructuring Charges [Abstract] Integration costs Business Combination, Integration Related Costs Acquisition and other costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Changes in estimate for prior year restructuring reserves, net Restructuring Charges Reversal Of Excess Prior Year Restructuring Reserves Restructuring charges reversal of excess prior year restructuring reserves. Pre-tax restructuring, integration and other charges After tax restructuring, integration and other charges Restructuring Integration And Other Charges After Tax Restructuring integration and other charges after tax. Restructuring integration and other charges per share on diluted basis Restructuring Integration And Other Charges Per Share On Diluted Basis Restructuring , integration and other charges per share on a diluted basis. Schedule of Short-term and Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Short-term and Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Short-term and Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Base Rate or Commercial Paper [Member] Base Rate or Commercial Paper Rate [Member] Base Rate or Commercial Paper Rate [Member] Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member] Accounts receivable securitization program. Letter of Credit [Member] Letter of Credit [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Weighted average interest rate on the bank credit facilities Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Accounts receivable securitization program maximum borrowing amount Accounts Receivable Securitization Program Maximum Borrowing Amount Accounts receivable securitization program maximum borrowing amount. Accounts receivable securitization program loan term Accounts Receivable Securitization Program Loan Term Accounts Receivable Securitization Program Loan Term Accounts receivable securitization program, expiration date Accounts Receivable securitization program expiration date Accounts Receivable securitization program expiration date. Terms on which interest on borrowings is calculated Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Interest on borrowings spread Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Program facility fee Accounts Receivable Securitization Program Facility Fees The fees associated with the Company's accounts receivable securitization program facility. Senior notes issued Line of Credit Facility Term Line of Credit Facility Term Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of credit facility expiration date Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Line of credit facility, amount outstanding Letters of credit outstanding, amount Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount External Financing [Abstract] External Financing (Textuals) [Abstract] External financing. Company's debt, carrying value Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Company's debt, fair value Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Income taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings per share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Non-cash and other reconciling items: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Gain on bargain purchase (Note 2) Other, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in (net of effects from businesses acquired): Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Accrued expenses and other, net Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Net cash flows (used for) provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] (Repayments of) borrowings under accounts receivable securitization program, net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Borrowings of bank and other debt, net Proceeds from (repayments of) bank and other debt, net Net proceeds from or repayments of short term or long term bank borrowings, bank credit facilities, revolving credit facility arrangements and accounts receivable securitization programs. Repurchases of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Dividends paid on common stock Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Other, net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash flows provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Cash proceeds from sale of assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (Note 2) Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Cash proceeds from divestiture, net of cash divested Net cash flows used for investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract] -- (decrease) increase Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) -- at beginning of period -- at end of period Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Fiscal Year: Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Remainder of fiscal 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Total Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Components of net periodic pension costs Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] United States [Member] UNITED STATES Germany [Member] GERMANY Belgium [Member] BELGIUM United Kingdom [Member] UNITED KINGDOM China [Member] CHINA Taiwan [Member] TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA Singapore [Member] SINGAPORE Sales previously reported in EM prior to transfer of business Sales previously reported in EM prior to transfer of business Sales previously reported in EM prior to transfer of business Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated translation adjustments, net Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Total Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Cash dividends paid per common share Loss Contingency [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Bell Microproducts Inc [Member] Bell Microproducts Inc [Member] Bell microproducts inc. Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingency, Estimate [Abstract] Loss Contingency, Estimate [Abstract] Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Loss contingency, range of possible loss, maximum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments and other Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of presentation and new accounting pronouncements Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements Additional Cash Flow Elements and Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest and income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Additional cash flow information Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Borrowings due within one year Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block] Long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Carrying amount of goodwill, by reportable segment Goodwill [Roll Forward] Gross Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Accumulated Impairment Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Carrying value at June 29, 2013 Additions Goodwill, Acquired During Period Adjustments Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Foreign currency translation Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Carrying value at September 28, 2013 General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract] Cmpany's objectives for using derivative instruments Objectives for Using Derivative Instruments Maximum maturity of foreign exchange contracts (less than 60 days) Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives Interest and income taxes paid Schedule Of Interest And Income Taxes Paid [Table Text Block] Schedule of interest and income taxes paid. External financing Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Severance Reserves [Member] Employee Severance [Member] Facility Exit Costs [Member] Facility Closing [Member] Other [Member] Other Restructuring [Member] Activity related to the restructuring reserves Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance at June 29, 2013 Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Non-cash charges Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash Changes in estimate, net Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Other, principally foreign currency translation Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment Balance at September 28, 2013 Change in goodwill balances by reportable segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Company's identifiable acquired intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Estimated future amortization expense Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]