Term Receivables and Trade Accounts Receivable - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Disclosure Term Receivables And Trade Accounts Receivable Additional Information [Abstract]
Billing period	30 days
Net proceeds from sale of receivables	$ 8,535	$ 7,457

The cash inflow associated with the sale of receivables arising from the financing of goods and services.

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