Basis of Presentation and Preparation - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2016 item
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Number of levels below reportable segments at which goodwill impairment testing is performed	1
Number of steps involved in process of goodwill annual impairment test	2

Represents the number of levels below reportable segments at which the reporting units reside for which goodwill impairment testing is performed.

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