Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 13,347	$ 5,221	$ 21,590	$ 14,828
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	9,702	3,584	15,843	10,783
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic	$ 0.09	$ 0.03	$ 0.14	$ 0.09
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Diluted	$ 0.09	$ 0.03	$ 0.14	$ 0.09
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	9,430		14,847
Vacated Facilities			6
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Global ECS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated			85
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Global Components [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated			185
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			331
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			4,150
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			10,366
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		4,277	1,989	8,632
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			(245)
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges			2,234
Restructuring Charges From Prior Periods [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	(60)	(1,287)	427	(1,366)
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	$ 3,977	$ 2,231	$ 6,316	$ 7,562