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Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] Assets: ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Receivables, less allowances of $34,010 and $27,448, respectively Inventory, Net Inventories Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid and other current assets Assets held for sale (Note 3) Total current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill Carrying value Carrying value Goodwill Goodwill Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Intangible assets, net Net Book Value Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Non-current assets held for sale (Note 3) Assets Total assets Assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Debt, Current Debt, Current, Total Short-term debt Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses and other Liabilities held for sale (Note 3) Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt Long-term debt Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Non-current liabilities held for sale (Note 3) Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Shareholders' equity: Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock $1.00 par; authorized 300,000,000 shares; issued 127,978,771 shares and 127,377,466 shares, respectively Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock at cost, 24,592 shares and 27,314 shares, respectively Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current (in dollars) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares, issued Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury Stock, shares Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue, Net Sales Sales Sales Cost of Revenue Cost of sales Gross Profit Gross profit Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Also includes integration costs and acquisition-related costs, which were expensed during the period and which were incurred to effect a business combination. These expenses relate to continuing operations. Restructuring Integration And Other Charges Continuing Operations Restructuring, integration and other expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Operating income Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other expense, net Interest Expense Interest expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense Income from continuing operations, after tax Income from continuing operations Income from continuing operations Income from discontinued operations, after tax Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income Net income Net income Earnings per share Earnings per share: Basic earnings per share-continuing operations Basic earnings per share-discontinued operations Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share-continuing operations Diluted earnings per share-discontinued operations Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted earnings per share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Denominator: Shares used to compute earnings per share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Cash dividends paid per common share Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Income tax expense discontinued operations Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments and other Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension adjustments, net Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Total comprehensive (loss) income Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Non-cash and other reconciling items: Depreciation, Nonproduction Depreciation Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization Intangible asset amortization expense Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Deferred income taxes Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other, net Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in (net of effects from businesses acquired): Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses and other, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash flows provided by operating activities - continuing operations Net cash flows (used) provided by operating activities - discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash flows provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt Issuance of notes, net of issuance costs Repayments of Unsecured Debt Repayment of notes Repayment of notes Proceeds from (Repayments of) Notes Payable Borrowings (repayment) of notes Proceeds from (Repayments of) Accounts Receivable Securitization Repayments under accounts receivable securitization, net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt Borrowings of bank and revolving debt, net The cash inflow from amounts received from issuance of term loan debt. Proceeds From Term Loan Borrowings under term loans Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchases of common stock (Note 10) Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Dividends paid on common stock Dividends paid on common stock Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash flows provided (used) for financing activities - continuing operations Net cash flows provided (used) for financing activities - discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash flows provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (Note 2) Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash flows used for investing activities - continuing operations Net cash flows used for investing activities - discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash flows used for investing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net change in cash and cash equivalents Basis of presentation and new accounting pronouncements The entire disclosure for the basis of presentation and new accounting pronouncements. Basis Of Presentation And New Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block] Basis of presentation and new accounting pronouncements Acquisitions Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Acquisitions Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure Discontinued operations Goodwill and intangible assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and intangible assets Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Derivative financial instruments Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative financial instruments Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and contingencies Income taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income taxes Pension and retirement plan Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Pension and retirement plans Shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Shareholders' equity Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings per share Additional cash flow information Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Additional cash flow information Segment information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment information Restructuring expenses Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring expenses Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of presentation Discontinued Operations Fiscal year New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] New accounting pronouncements Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Schedule of pro forma and historical results Tabular disclosure of balance sheet information related to a disposal group. Includes, but is not limited to, a discontinued operation, disposal classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component. Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale Tabular disclosure of operations information related to a disposal group. Includes, but is not limited to, a discontinued operation, disposal classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component. Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement [Table Text Block] Schedule of summarized results of discontinued operations Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Change in goodwill balances by reportable segment Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Company's identifiable acquired intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Estimated future amortization expense Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block] Short-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Long-term debt Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of derivative instruments in the balance sheet Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of gain (loss) on derivatives Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Components of net periodic pension costs Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Basic and diluted earnings per share calculation Schedule of interest and income taxes paid. Schedule Of Interest And Income Taxes Paid [Table Text Block] Interest and income taxes paid Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Table of the Company's segments and the related financial information for each Tabular disclosure of the total assets by reportable segment and of long-lived assets, excluding financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets, by geographic areas located in the entity's country of domicile and foreign countries in which the entity holds assets. Schedule Of Assets By Segment And Long Lived Assets By Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Table of Assets by reportable segment and long-lived assets by geographic area Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring liabilities originated in fiscal 2016 Fiscal Year2016 Restructuring Liabilities [Member] Fiscal Year 2016 Restructuring Liabilities Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Activity related to the restructuring reserves Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Information pertaining to the entity Premier Farnell Plc ("PF"). Premier Farnell Plc [Member] PF Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period Business acquisition revenue Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Cash consideration paid Business Acquisition, Share Price Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt debt assumed Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Acquisition costs Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract] Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Cash Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Trade and other receivable, net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Inventories Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Total identifiable assets acquired Amount of liabilities incurred for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business and related party payables, assumed at the acquisition date and also included accrued expenses and other current liabilities. Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses And Other Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities Amount of long-term debt and other liabilities due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt And Other Short-term debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Other long-term liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Total identifiable liabilities assumed Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Net identifiable assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Net assets acquired Amount due from customers or clients for goods or services, including trade receivables, that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business acquired at the acquisition date. Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Trade Receivables Trade receivables Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Goodwill acquired expected to be tax deductible Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Pro Forma Results For Years Ended Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Pro forma sales Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax Pro forma income from continuing operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Consideration in sale of business Amount of cash consideration received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration Cash Cash consideration in sale of business Amount of shares consideration received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration Shares Received Shares consideration in sale of business Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net Receivables, less allowances of $35,649 and $39.356, respectively Amount classified as allowance for doubtful accounts receivable attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory, Current Inventories Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Prepaid and Other Assets, Current Prepaid and other current assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent Property, plant and equipment, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill, Noncurrent Goodwill Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Noncurrent Intangible assets, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets Total assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses and other Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities Total liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Less: TS discontinued operations Revenues discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold Cost of sales Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Gross Profit (Loss) Gross profit Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Amount of restructuring, integration and other expense attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Restructuring Integration And Other Expenses Restructuring, integration and other expenses Operating income Less: TS discontinued operations Operating income Amount of interest and other (income) expense attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Interest And Other Income Expense Interest expense, net Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Income from discontinued operations before income taxes Amount of corporate expense attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation. Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Corporate Expenses Corporate expenses Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Electronics marketing. Electronics Marketing [Member] Electronics Marketing Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Carrying amount of goodwill, by reportable segment Goodwill, Acquired During Period Acquisitions Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Foreign currency translation Goodwill, Gross Gross Goodwill Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Accumulated Impairment Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] 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 related Represents information pertaining to finite-lived intangible that were acquired. Acquired Intangibles [Member] PF acquired intangibles Trade Names [Member] Trade name Other Intangible Assets [Member] Other Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Acquired amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Fiscal Year: Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Remainder of fiscal 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 2021 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period Weighted average life of intangible assets Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table] Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Bank credit facilities and other borrowings. Excludes revolving credit facilities. Bank Credit Facilities [Member] Bank credit facilities and other Accounts receivable securitization program. Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member] Accounts receivable securitization program Notes due September 15, 2016 Notes Due September152016 [Member] Notes Due September 2016 Information pertaining to the total debt that was assumed as part of an acquisition. Total Debt Assumed In Acquisition [Member] Total Debt Assumed In Acquisition Information pertaining to private placement notes. Private Placement Notes [Member] Private Placement Notes Short-term Debt [Line Items] Components of short-term debt Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Long-term debt, stated interest rate stated interest rate Short-term Debt Short-term borrowings Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current portion of long-term debt Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt instrument face amount Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Longterm Debt Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving credit facilities Notes Payable Other Payables [Member] Notes due Other long-term debt Other Long Term Debt [Member] Other long-term debt Information pertaining to the Term Loan. Term Loan [Member] Term Loan Notes due 2020. Notes Due2020 [Member] Notes Due June 2020 Represents notes due December 2021 Notes Due December2021 [Member] Notes Due December 2021 Notes Due 2022 [Member] Notes Due2022 [Member] Notes Due December 2022 Represents notes due April 2026 Notes Due April2026 [Member] Notes Due April 2026 Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Amount, before unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt, classified as noncurrent. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt. Debt Instrument Carrying Amount Noncurrent Long-term debt before discount and debt issuance costs Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Premium And Debt Issuance Costs Net Discount and debt issuance costs Line of Credit Facility [Table] Letter Of Credit [Member] Letter of Credit Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Commercial paper rate, which serves as the base rate. Base Rateor Commercial Paper Rate [Member] Base Rate or Commercial Paper Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowing amount Accounts Receivable from Securitization Debt Instrument, Term Term Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Spread over base rate Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage The aggregate borrowing capacity under the credit facility, consisting of the maximum borrowing capacity plus the contingent increase, if any one or more of the existing banks or new banks agree to provide such increased commitment amount. Line of Credit Facility Contingent Increase, Aggregate Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of credit facility contingent increase to maximum borrowing capacity Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Letters of credit outstanding, amount N/a. Companys Total Debt Abstract Company's total debt Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Total fair value Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Member] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivative, Term of Contract Maximum maturity of foreign exchange contracts (less than 60 days) Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract] Derivative fair value Derivative Asset Derivative assets fair value Derivative Liability Derivative liabilities fair value Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other Income [Member] Other expenses, net Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Nondesignated [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Derivative, Loss on Derivative Net derivative financial instrument gain (loss) The amount of the reduction of the purchase price of an acquisition due to the foreign currency hedge. Reduction In Acquisition Purchase Price Due To Foreign Currency Hedge Reduction in acquisition price due to foreign currency hedge Derivative, Average Remaining Maturity Average length of time of Foreign exchange contracts Loss Contingency [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Contingent liability for potential unpaid import duties, as well as related interest and penalties, associated with the acquisition of Bell Microproducts Inc. Bell Microproducts Inc [Member] Bell Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingency, Estimate [Abstract] Loss Contingency, Estimate [Abstract] Loss Contingency Accrual Contingent liability recognized Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Estimate of possible loss Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective tax rate Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) including discontinued operations. Effective Income Tax Rate Including Discontinued Operations Effective tax rate including discontinued operations Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Components of net periodic pension costs Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Recognized net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Amortization of prior service credits Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net periodic pension cost Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year Defined benefit plans, estimated future employer contributions each remaining quarter of current fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Contributions Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Authorized repurchase of common stock under Share Repurchase Program Cumulative number of shares repurchased under the repurchase program as of balance sheet date. Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Number of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Aggregate number of shares repurchased since inception (in shares) Cumulative cost of shares repurchased under the repurchase program as of balance sheet date. Stock Repurchase Program, Aggregate Cost of Shares Repurchased Since Inception Aggregate cost of shares repurchased since inception Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Remaining authorized repurchase amount Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Basic earnings per share calculation Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Numerator: Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Net effect of dilutive stock option, restricted stock units and performance share units Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Stock options excluded from earnings per share calculation due to antidilutive effect Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Level 1 Interest and income taxes paid Interest Paid Interest paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Income taxes paid Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Accrued property, plant and equipment not paid Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash equivalents Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Technology solutions. Technology Solutions [Member] Technology Solutions Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments [Member] Segment Corporate Non Segment [Member] Corporate Geographical [Axis] Segment Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Asia Pacific [Member] Asia Pacific C [N] China (including Hong Kong) T [W] Taiwan Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Total amount of revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period that were transferred between segments, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Sales Revenue Net Transferred Segment Sales transferred Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract] Sales, by segment Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Operating income (expense): Operating income (expense) before restructuring charges, integration, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and other Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges and Intangible Amortization Operating income (expense) before restructuring charges, integration, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and other Operating income (expense) before restructuring charges, integration, amortization of acquired intangible assets and other categorized as discontinued operations. Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges And Intangible Amortization Discontinued Operations Operating income (Expense) before restructuring charges, integration, amortization discontinued operations Amount of deprecation expense attributable to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets of discontinued operations. Depreciation Discontinued Operations Held for sale depreciation elimination - discontinued operations Operating income (expense) before restructuring charges, integration, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and other continuing and discontinued operations. Operating Income Loss Before Restructuring Charges And Intangible Amortization Continuing and Discontinued Operations Operating income (expense) before restructuring charges and intangible amortization - continuing and discontinued operations Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Also includes integration costs and acquisition-related costs, which were expensed during the period and which were incurred to effect a business combination. These expenses relate to discontinued operations. Restructuring Integration And Other Charges Discontinued Operations Restructuring, integration and other expenses - discontinued operations Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other classified as discontinued operations. Amortization Of Acquired Intangible Assets And Other Discontinued Operations Amortization of acquired intangible assets and other - discontinued operations Americas [Member] Americas U [S] United States E M E A [Member] EMEA D [E] Germany G [B] United Kingdom Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts including both continuing and discontinued operations. Sales Revenue Continuing And Discontinued Operations Net Sales continuing and discontinued operations B [E] Belgium Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract] Property, plant and equipment, net, by geographic area Amount classified as property, plant and equipment for both continuing and discontinued operations. Property Plant And Equipment Continuing And Discontinued Operations Property, plant and equipment continuing and discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment Less: TS discontinued operations Restructuring Type [Axis] Type Of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee Severance [Member] Employee Severance Facility Closing [Member] Facility Closing Asset impairment costs associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Asset Impairments [Member] Asset Impairments Other Restructuring [Member] Other Restructuring Restructuring liabilities originated in fiscal year 2015 and prior Fiscal Year2015 And Prior Restructuring Liabilities [Member] Fiscal Year 2015 And Prior Restructuring Liabilities Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Activity related to the restructuring reserves Restructuring Reserve Ending Balance Beginning Balance Restructuring Reserve Fiscal 2016 restructuring expenses Restructuring expenses Payments for Restructuring Cash payments Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Changes in estimates, net Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash Non-cash amounts Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment Other, principally foreign currency translation Restructuring liabilities originated in fiscal 2017 Fiscal Year2017 Restructuring Liabilities [Member] Fiscal Year 2017 Restructuring Liabilities Minimum [Member] Minimum EM [Member] Em [Member] EM TS [Member] Ts [Member] TS Business Support [Member] Business Support [Member] Business Support Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated Number of employee reductions under Severance charges Primary financial statement caption in which reported facts about restructuring, integration and other expenses have been included. Restructuring Integration And Other Expenses [Member] Restructuring Integration And Other Expenses Primary financial statement caption encompassing foreign currency economic hedging costs. Foreign Currency Economic Hedging Costs [Member] Foreign Currency Economic Hedging Costs Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Heldforsale Not Discontinued Operations [Member] Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Information pertaining to the TS Business. Ts Business [Member] TS Business Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Information pertaining to certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company. Certain Foreign Subsidiaries [Member] Certain Foreign Subsidiaries Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Foreign Exchange Forward