Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2013	Jul. 27, 2012
Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 100,078	$ 51,503
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings including noncontrolling interests to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	87,941	79,265
Deferred income taxes	(12,238)	(19,636)
Share-based compensation	7,667	7,686
Gain on sale of capital assets	(915)	(1,139)
Gain on settlement of contingency	0	(11,891)
Goodwill impairment	3,454	52,169
Working capital changes, net of effect of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	51,063	20,975
Inventories	(32,774)	(27,494)
Prepaid expenses	(135)	(5,423)
Other current assets	(836)	188
Accounts payable	5,424	(2,339)
Accrued liabilities	4,277	16,923
Federal and foreign income taxes	(5,321)	2,151
Other liabilities	(10,394)	(15,074)
Other, net	(1,012)	3,510
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities	196,279	151,374
Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Investing Activities
Purchases of capital assets	(37,765)	(39,456)
Proceeds from sale of capital assets	915	1,139
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	(40,689)	0
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities	(77,539)	(38,317)
Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Financing Activities
Proceeds provided by stock issuance under share-based compensation plans	20,450	7,331
Excess tax benefits from stock options exercised	2,237	221
Proceeds from long-term credit facilities	175,000	0
Repayment of long-term debt	(209,541)	(44,131)
Repayment of credit facilities	(70,000)	(60,000)
Proceeds from government assistance	5,114	17,203
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(1,044)	0
Debt and other issuance costs	(453)	0
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities	(78,237)	(79,376)
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rates on Cash	(1,930)	(5,643)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	38,573	28,038
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period	160,675	185,035
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period	199,248	213,073
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Paid for Interest	25,873	27,039
Cash Paid for Taxes	$ 30,608	$ 37,554