Segment Information - Integration, Transition and Other Costs (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Mar. 29, 2014		Mar. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Integration, transition and other costs		$ 1,987	[1]	$ 4,577	[1]
Litigation settlement, amount	29,500	6,600
BrightPoint [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Integration, transition and other costs		406	[1]	2,183	[1]
North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Integration, transition and other costs		18	[1]	2,309	[1]
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Integration, transition and other costs		227	[1]	76	[1]
Asia-Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Integration, transition and other costs		1,336	[1]	9	[1]
Latin America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Integration, transition and other costs		$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]

[1] Costs are primarily for legal, consulting and other costs associated with the integration of BrightPoint, acquisitions-related costs and other transition costs incurred for certain executives, charged to SG&A expenses.