The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale.

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Long-Lived Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Long-Lived Assets (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 04, 2010	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 04, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of PP&E, including real estate			$ 1,222,000	$ 2,332,000
Long-Lived Assets (Textuals) [Abstract]
Amortization of intangibles	3,347,000	2,587,000	7,026,000	5,300,000
Depreciation expense	8,900,000	9,900,000	18,100,000	20,100,000
Americas [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of PP&E, including real estate			1,100,000
Gain (loss) recognized on the sale			0
EMEA [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of PP&E, including real estate				1,800,000
Gain (loss) recognized on the sale				$ 0