Cost Reduction Actions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014 2014 Actions item	Dec. 28, 2013 2012 Program item
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Charges (Reversals), net	$ 52.5	$ 52.9	$ 40.3
Number of positions reduced as a result of Cost Reduction Actions		1,195	1,400
Number of positions remaining		110

Of the number of positions eliminated by restructuring actions, the number of positions which remain as of the balance sheet date.

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