Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 152,326	$ 270,191	$ 290,899	$ 405,709
Accounts receivable, net	888,675	1,059,709
Inventories	1,176,048	1,108,308
Other current assets	174,909	180,151
Total current assets	2,391,958	2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	864,719	892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	311,029	319,269
Goodwill	1,493,301	1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	64,819	70,181
Other non-current assets	169,281	180,044
Total other assets	2,038,430	2,086,187
Total assets	5,295,107	5,596,986
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	16,672	11,739
Trade accounts payable	322,887	395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	85,000	136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	312,401	285,939
Accrued warranties	58,528	67,272	77,804	85,732
Other accrued liabilities	227,734	265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582	11,582
Total current liabilities	1,034,804	1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,264,988	1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,290	19,609
Accrued pension costs	137,252	144,379
Other non-current liabilities	152,401	147,472
Total other liabilities	308,943	311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372	2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 5,295,107	$ 5,596,986