Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Electronics Marketing [Member] Electronics Marketing [Member] Electronics marketing. Technology Solutions [Member] Technology Solutions [Member] Technology solutions. Corporate [Member] Intersegment Elimination [Member] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Americas [Member] Americas [Member] Americas [Member] EMEA [Member] EMEA [Member] EMEA [Member] Asia/Pacific [Member] Asia Pacific [Member] Asia/Pacific. Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Sales and services providing 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. Sales Revenue, Net Operating income: Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Operating income (loss) Before restructuring Charges Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges Operating income (loss) Before restructuring Charges. 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) Sales, by geographic area: Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract] Assets: Segment Reporting Information Assets [Abstract] Segment Reporting Information Assets. Assets Assets Property, plant and equipment, net, by geographic area Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract] Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent 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 and other (Note 2) Business Combination, Bargain Purchase and Other, Gain Recognized, Pre-Tax Amount Business Combination, Bargain Purchase and Other, Gain Recognized, Pre-Tax Amount 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 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] Issuance of notes in public offering, net of issuance cost (Note 4) Proceeds from Issuance of Debt (Repayments of) borrowings under accounts receivable securitization program (Note 4) Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt (Repayments of) proceeds from bank debt, net (Note 4) Proceeds from (repayments of) bank 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. Proceeds from (repayments of) other debt, net (Note 4) Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Debt Repurchases of common stock (Note 9) Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Other, net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash flows (used for) 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 sales of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisitions of operations, net of cash acquired (Note 2) Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Cash proceeds from divestiture, net of cash divested (Note 2) Divestiture of business, proceeds received from earn-out Divestiture of business, proceeds received from earn-out 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 Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value -- at end of period Segment information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] United States [Member] UNITED STATES Germany [Member] GERMANY Belgium [Member] BELGIUM United kingdom [Member] UNITED KINGDOM Taiwan [Member] TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA China [Member] CHINA Singapore [Member] SINGAPORE Statement of Other 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 Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] 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 30, 2012 Goodwill Additions Goodwill, Acquired During Period Adjustments Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Foreign currency translation Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Carrying value at December 29, 2012 Additional Cash Flow Elements and Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest and income taxes paid Schedule Of Interest And Income Taxes Paid [Table Text Block] Schedule of interest and income taxes paid. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative instruments and hedging activites disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Additional cash flow information Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] 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) Other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest expense Interest Expense Gain on bargain purchase and other (Note 2) 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 (Note 10): Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Shares used to compute earnings per share (Note 10): Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] 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] Severance Reserves [Member] Employee Severance [Member] Facility Exit Costs [Member] Facility Closing [Member] Other [Member] Other Restructuring [Member] Fiscal Year [Axis] Fiscal Year [Axis] Fiscal Year [Axis] Fiscal Year [Domain] Fiscal Year [Domain] Fiscal Year [Domain] Fiscal Year 2013 [Member] Fiscal Year 2013 [Member] Fiscal Year 2013 [Member] Fiscal Year 2012 [Member] Fiscal Year 2012 [Member] Fiscal Year 2012 [Member] Fiscal Year 2011 [Member] Fiscal Year 2011 [Member] Fiscal 2011. Fiscal 2010 And Prior [Member] Fiscal 2010 And Prior [Member] Fiscal 2010 and prior. Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Activity related to the restructuring reserves Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges Balance at June 30, 2012 Restructuring Reserve Cash payments Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash Non-cash write-downs Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash Adjustments Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Other, principally foreign currency translation Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment Balance at December 29, 2012 General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract] Objectives for Using Derivative Instruments Objectives for Using Derivative Instruments Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives (less than 60 days) Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives Antidilutive shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 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] Number of Businesses Acquired Number of Businesses Acquired Approximate annualized revenues of acquired businesses Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period Purchase price of the business acquired Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Contingent earn-out obligations Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment 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. Loss on Sale of Business Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) on Sale of Business Loss on Sale of Business Net of Tax Gain (Loss) on Sale of Business Net of Tax Gain (Loss) on Sale of Business Net of Tax Loss on Sale of Business Per Share on a Diluted Basis Gain (Loss) on Sale of Business Per Share on a Diluted Basis Gain (Loss) on Sale of Business Per Share on a Diluted Basis Gain on bargain purchase and other Divestiture of business, proceeds received from earn-out Divestiture of Businesses, Earn Out Term Divestiture of Businesses, Earn Out Term Divestiture of Businesses, Earn Out Term Recognized Loss From Other Activities Before Tax Recognized Gain (Loss) From Other Activities Before Tax Recognized Gain (Loss) From Other Activities Before Tax Recognized Loss From Other Activities Net Of Tax Recognized Gain (Loss) From Other Activities Net Of Tax Recognized Gain (Loss) From Other Activities Net Of Tax Recognized loss from other activities per diluted share Recognized loss from other activities per diluted share Recognized loss from other activities per diluted share 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 Charges related to the acquisition and integration activities Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Activity related to the restructuring reserves Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] 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] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Bank Credit Facilities [Member] Bank credit facilities. Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member] Accounts receivable securitization program. Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Notes Due 2022 [Member] Notes Due 2022 [Member] Notes Due 2022 [Member] Credit Agreement [Member] Credit Agreement Member Credit agreement. Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 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, Interest Rate Terms Interest on borrowings 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 Note Issued Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Payments of Financing Costs Payments of Financing Costs 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 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 Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, less allowances of $92,339 and $106,319, 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 Goodwill (Notes 2 and 3) Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Borrowings due within one year (Note 4) Short-term Debt Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses and other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt (Note 4) 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 (Notes 9 and 10): Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock $1.00 par; authorized 300,000,000 shares; issued 136,385,000 shares and 142,586,000 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 (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock at cost, 37,895 shares and 37,872 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Components of short-term debt Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block] Components of long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Recognized tax benefit related to settlement Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Pension plan Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits 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 Sales and services provided by the company Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Earnings per share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Interest and income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Income taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Company's net contribution in pension plans Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year, Description Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year, Description Fiscal Year: Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five External financing Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Basic earnings per share calculation Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Denominator: Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per share Net effect of dilutive stock options and performance share awards Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share EM [Member] EM [Member] EM [Member] TS [Member] TS [Member] TS [Member] Americas [Member] EMEA [Member] Asia Pacific [Member] Number of employee reductions under severance charges Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated Number of facilities vacated Restructuring And Related Costs Number Of facilities Vacated Restructuring And Related Costs Number Of facilities Vacated. Number of Restructuring Plans [Abstract] Number of Restructuring Plans [Abstract] Number of Restructuring Plans [Abstract] Remaining number of restructuring plans fiscal year 2010 and prior Number Of Restructuring Plans Remaining Fiscal Year 2010 and Prior Number of restructuring plans remaining fiscal year 2010 and prior 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 Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Restructuring, integration and other charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Components of net periodic pension costs Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Share Repurchase Program [Abstract] Share Repurchase Program [Abstract] Authorized repurchase of common stock under Share Repurchase Program Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Shares repurchased during period Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Average market price per shares repurchased during period Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Cost of repurchase Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Number of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Number of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Number of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Cost of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Cost of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Cost of Shares Repurchased Since Inception 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] Customer Lists [Member] Customer Lists [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 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Share Repurchase Program [Text Block] Share Repurchase Program [Text Block] Share Repurchase Program [Text Block] Basic and diluted earnings per share calculation Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] 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 Charges related to the acquisition and integration activities [Abstract] Restructuring Charges [Abstract] Integration costs Business Combination, Integration Related Costs Acquisition costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Reversal of excess prior year restructuring reserves 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 Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] 5.875% Notes due March 15, 2014 Notes Due 2014 Member Notes due 2014. 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 Other long-term debt Other long-term debt [Member] Other long-term debt Senior Notes Other long-term debt Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent 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 Goodwill and intangible assets disclosures [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Acquisitions and divestitures Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table] Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Bank Credit Facilities [Member] Borrowings Under the Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member] Borrowings Under the Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member] Borrowings under the account receivable securitization program [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] Short-term debt