INVENTORIES

9 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2023

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

INVENTORIES

NOTE D - INVENTORIES

Principal components of inventories are:

in thousands	July 30, 2023		October 30, 2022
Finished Products	$	969,749	$	974,160
Raw Materials and Work-in-Process	479,371		440,193
Operating Supplies	182,586		206,289
Maintenance Materials and Parts	106,159		95,417
Total	$	1,737,865	$	1,716,059