Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt financing Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Additional Cash Flow Elements and Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Additional cash flow information Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [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 Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Reclassifications Reclassifications [Text Block] New accounting pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative instruments and hedging activites disclosure Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] 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] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings per share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] 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] Fiscal Year 2015 [Member] Fiscal Year 2015 [Member] Fiscal Year 2015 [Member] Fiscal Year 2014 [Member] Fiscal Year 2014 [Member] Fiscal Year 2014 [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] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Sales, operating income, assets and property,plant and equipment by operating group Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Acquisitions and divestitures Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Basis of presentation and new accounting pronouncements Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements 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 option, restricted stock 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 Stock options excluded from earnings per share calculation due to anti-dilutive effect Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] 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 General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract] Company'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 Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] Electronics Marketing [Member] Electronics Marketing [Member] Electronics marketing. Technology Solutions [Member] Technology Solutions [Member] Technology solutions. Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill, Acquired During Period Number of businesses acquired Number of Businesses Acquired Aggregate consideration for acquisitions Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Electronics Marketing [Member] Technology Solutions [Member] Corporate [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Segment, 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. Sales Revenue, Net Operating income: Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges and Intangible Amortization Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges and Intangible Amortization Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges and Intangible Amortization Restructuring, integration and other expenses (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. Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other 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 Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive (loss) 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 Pension adjustments, net Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Total comprehensive (loss) income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent 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 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Total Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Carrying amount of goodwill, by reportable segment Goodwill [Roll Forward] Gross Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Accumulated Impairment Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Carrying value Goodwill Additions Adjustments Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Foreign currency translation Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Carrying value 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 and other Bank Credit Facilities [Member] Bank credit facilities. Accounts receivable securitization program Borrowings Under the Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member] Borrowings under the account receivable securitization program [member] Notes due September 1, 2015 Notes Due September 1, 2015 [Member] Notes Due September 1, 2015 [Member] Components of short-term debt Short-term Debt [Line Items] Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Short-term debt Short-term Debt United States [Member] UNITED STATES Germany [Member] GERMANY Belgium [Member] BELGIUM China [Member] CHINA Taiwan [Member] TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA UNITED KINGDOM UNITED KINGDOM Goodwill and intangible assets disclosures Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] 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] Accounts receivable securitization program Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member] Accounts receivable securitization program. 2014 Credit Facility 2014 Credit Facility [Member] 2014 Credit Facility [Member] 2012 Credit Facility 2012 Credit Facility [Member] 2012 Credit Facility [Member] Notes Due September 1, 2015 Notes Due 2015 Member Notes due 2015. Notes due September 15, 2016 Notes Due 2016 Member Notes due 2016. Notes due June 15, 2020 Notes Due 2020 Member Notes due 2020. Notes due December 1, 2022 Notes Due 2022 [Member] Notes Due 2022 [Member] Other long-term debt Other long-term debt [Member] Other long-term debt Debt Instrument [Line Items] Accounts receivable securitization program Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Credit Facilities Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Senior notes Debt Instrument, Face Amount Other long-term debt Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Stated interest rate on senior notes Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt, Gross Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities 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 2015 restructuring expenses Restructuring Charges Activity related to the restructuring reserves Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance at June 28, 2014 Restructuring Reserve Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Changes in estimates, net Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Non-cash amounts Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash Other, principally foreign currency translation Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment Balance at September 27, 2014 EM [Member] EM [Member] EM [Member] TS [Member] TS [Member] TS [Member] Fiscal Year 2013 and Prior [Member] Fiscal Year 2013 and Prior [Member] Fiscal Year 2013 and Prior [Member] Restructuring and related cost, range of positions eliminated, low end Restructuring and Related Cost, Range of Positions Eliminated, Low End Restructuring and Related Cost, Range of Positions Eliminated, Low End Restructuring expenses Restructuring Reserve 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 Short-term borrowings Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block] Long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Pension plan Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits 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 Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Amortization Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation 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 operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Borrowings (repayments) under accounts receivable securitization program, net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Accounts Receivable Securitization (Repayments) borrowings of bank and other debt, net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt Repurchases of common stock (Note 9) 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 (used) 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 Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (Note 2) Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Other, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities 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) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) — at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value — at end of period Company's contribution to pension plan in the current quarter Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Company's estimated future employer contributions in current fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year, Description Charges related to the acquisition and integration activities [Abstract] Restructuring Charges [Abstract] Integration costs Business Combination, Integration Related Costs Other costs including acquisition costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Changes in estimates for prior restructuring liabilities Restructuring Charges Reversal Of Excess Prior Year Restructuring Reserves Restructuring charges reversal of excess prior year restructuring reserves. Restructuring, integration and other expenses before tax Restructuring, integration and other expenses after tax Restructuring Integration And Other Charges After Tax Restructuring integration and other charges after tax. Restructuring, integration and other expenses per share on a diluted basis Restructuring Integration And Other Charges Per Share On Diluted Basis Restructuring , integration and other charges per share on a diluted basis. Share Repurchae Program [Abstract] Share Repurchae Program [Abstract] Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Share Price Share Price Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value 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 Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Restructuring, integration and other expenses Restructuring and Related Activities 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 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 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) 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] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] 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] Unsecured Debt [Member] Unsecured Debt [Member] Letter of Credit [Member] Letter of Credit [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Accounts receivable securitization program maximum borrowing amount Accounts Receivable Securitization Program Maximum Borrowing Amount Accounts receivable securitization program maximum borrowing amount. Receivables Owned by Special Purpose Entity Receivables Owned by Special Purpose Entity Receivables Owned by Special Purpose Entity 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. Line of credit facility term 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 Letters of credit outstanding, amount Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Debt 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 Interest and income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Litigation Settlement [Abstract] Gain on legal settlement Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Basic and diluted earnings per share calculation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table 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 expenses (Note 13) Other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest expense Interest Expense Gain on legal settlement (Note 6) Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income 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 Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract] Cash dividends paid per common share Components of net periodic pension costs Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Segment information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Interest and income taxes paid Schedule Of Interest And Income Taxes Paid [Table Text Block] Schedule of interest and income taxes paid. ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, less allowances of $94,185 and $96,382, 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 Intangible assets, net Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses and other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 6) Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders’ equity: Common stock $1.00 par; authorized 300,000,000 shares; issued 138,121,377 shares and 138,285,825 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 (loss) income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock at cost, 35,367 shares and 36,836 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Total shareholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Income taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]