Summary of Restructuring Accrual by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended												3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013 Discontinued Operations	Oct. 31, 2012 Discontinued Operations	Jan. 31, 2013 Americas	Oct. 31, 2012 Americas	Jan. 31, 2013 Asia	Oct. 31, 2012 Asia	Jan. 31, 2013 Europe	Oct. 31, 2012 Europe	Jan. 31, 2013 TFL	Jul. 31, 2012 TFL	Jan. 31, 2013 TFL Discontinued Operations	Oct. 31, 2012 TFL Discontinued Operations	Jan. 31, 2013 All Others	Oct. 31, 2012 All Others
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued restructuring, beginning balance	$ 1,751	$ 1,724			$ 1,012	$ 1,086	$ 190		$ 167	$ 51	$ 96	$ 244			$ 286	$ 343
Restructuring charges	4,838	1,483	146	9	1,046	306	1,288	664	1,677	486			146	9	827	27
Restructuring adjustments	(40)	(13)			(6)	20	(34)			(32)						(1)
Cash paid	(1,900)	(1,300)	(97)	(157)	(601)	(400)	(678)	(474)	(208)	(343)			(97)	(157)	(413)	(83)
Non-cash adjustments	22	5					(8)		30	5
Reclassification of restructuring charges of discontinued operations	(145)										(145)
Accrued restructuring, ending balance	$ 4,575	$ 1,751			$ 1,451	$ 1,012	$ 758	$ 190	$ 1,666	$ 167		$ 244			$ 700	$ 286