Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 464,419	$ 640,288
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $12,205 and $14,537, respectively	928,943	1,014,121
Inventories	862,392	891,325
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	68,507	83,512
Total current assets	2,324,261	2,629,246
Property, plant and equipment, net	577,182	588,097
Other	129,313	136,630
Total assets	3,030,756	3,353,973
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	834,272	984,014
Accrued liabilities	102,680	109,478
Accrued payroll and related benefits	105,873	112,193
Short-term debt	30,000	60,200
Total current liabilities	1,072,825	1,265,885
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	1,033,053	1,182,308
Other	132,175	135,263
Total long-term liabilities	1,165,228	1,317,571
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Stockholders' equity	792,703	770,517
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 3,030,756	$ 3,353,973