Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation expense	$ 109,705	$ 116,873	$ 116,083
Buildings & building equipment [Member]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
Maximum	25
Machinery & equipment [Member]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
Maximum	8
Minimum	3
Office equipment [Member]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
Maximum	8
Minimum	3