INVENTORIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2017

INVENTORIES

Principal components of inventories

(in thousands)	April 30, 2017		October 30, 2016
Finished products	$	562,847	$	553,634
Raw materials and work-in-process	262,774		253,662
Materials and supplies	162,787		178,387
Total	$	988,408	$	985,683