Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Site Contingency [Table]
Site Contingency [Table]
Loss Contingency Site [Axis]
Loss Contingency By Site [Axis]
Loss Contingency Site [Axis].
Loss Contingency By Site [Domain]
Loss Contingencies of Wyle Electronics [Domain]
Loss Contingency By Site [Domain].
Huntsville Site [Member]
Huntsville Site [Member].
Norco Site [Member]
Norco Site [Member].
Tekelec Matter [Member]
Tekelec Matter [Member].
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Investigation Report [Member]
Investigation Report [Member].
Remediation, Project Management, Regulatory Oversight, and Investigative and Feasability Studies [Member]
Remediation, Project Management, Regulatory Oversight, and Investigative and Feasability Studies [Member]
Remediation, Project Management, Regulatory Oversight, and Investigative and Feasability Studies [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Gross
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Environmental Costs Recovered
Recovery of Direct Costs
Environmental Remediation Expense To Date
Environmental Remediation Expense To Date
Environmental Remediation Expense To Date.
Additional Expected Project Expenditures Low Estimate
Additional Expected Project Expenditures Low Estimate
Low-end of the range estimate of the loss exposure for reasonably possible environmental contingencies at an individual site.
Additional Expected Project Expenditures High Estimate
Additional Expected Project Expenditures High Estimate
High-end of the range estimate of the loss exposure for reasonably possible environmental contingencies at an individual site.
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Expenses Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Expenses Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Expenses Sought, Value.
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Net periodic benefit costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Changes in components of OCI [Table]
Changes in components of OCI [Table]
Changes in components of OCI [Table]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Balance [Axis]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Other [Axis]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Other [Axis]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Other [Domain]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Other [Domain]
[Domain] for Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Other [Axis]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
[Domain] for Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications [Member]
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications [Member]
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Component of foreign currency translation adjustment [Axis]
Component of Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Axis]
Component of Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Axis]
Component of foreign currency translation adjustment [Domain]
Component of Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Domain]
[Domain] for Component of Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Axis]
Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member]
Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member]
Intra-entity foreign currency transactions [Member]
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Changes In Components Of OCI [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenef
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefit
Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments, of (increase) decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, After Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, After Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, After Tax
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income attributable to shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Net effect of various dilutive stock-based compensation awards
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Net income per share:
Net Income per Share [Abstract]
Net Income per Share [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Consolidated net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operations:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Restructuring, integration, and other charges
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax.
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Change in short-term and other borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Repayment of long-term bank borrowings, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Net proceeds from note offering
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Redemption of senior notes
Redemption of Senior Notes
Redemption of Senior Notes
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash used for financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2013
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair value of initial contingent consideration
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Issuances
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in earnings
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Foreign currency translation adjustment
contingent consideration, translation adjustment
contingent consideration, translation adjustment-The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of contingent consideration for foreign currency translation adjustments.
Balance as of June 28, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Americas [Member]
EMEA [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales
Revenue, Net
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Debt [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Debt [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Debt [Text Block].
Stockholders' Equity [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments in Affiliated Companies [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
2014 Acquisition [Member]
2014 Acquisition [Member]
2014 Acquisition [Member]
2013 Acquisition [Member]
2013 Acquisitions [Member]
2013 Acquisitions [Member]
2013 Acquisition [Member]
2013 Acquisition [Member]
2013 Acquisition [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member]
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member]
Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges [Member]
Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Notes Due in 2020 [Member]
Notes Due in 2020 - 6.00% [Member].
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interst Rate Swaps Converting Senior Notes Due in 2013 [Member]
Interst Rate Swaps Converting Senior Notes Due in 2013 [Member]
Interst Rate Swpas Converting Senior Notes Due in 2013 [Member].
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps Converting Senior Notes Due in 2013 [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps Converting Senior Notes Due in 2013 [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps Converting Senior Notes Due in 2013 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Senior Debentures Due in 2018 [Member]
Senior Debentures Due in 2018 - 6.875% [Member].
Senior Notes Due in 2013 [Member]
Senior Notes Due in 2013 [Member]
Senior Notes Due in 2013 - 6.875% [Member].
Notes Due in 2018 [Member]
Notes Due in 2018 [Member]
Notes Due in 2018 [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Cash Paid for Termination of Net Investment Hedges
Cash Paid for Termination of Net Investment Hedges
Cash Paid for Termination of Net Investment Hedges
Derivative Instrument Gain Loss Reclassified Into Income, Net
Derivative Instrument Gain (Loss) Reclassified into Income, Net
Derivative Instrument Gain (Loss) Reclassified into Income, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration-Current
Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration-Current
Of the contingent consideration, the amount included in Accrued Expenses.
Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration Non-Current
Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration Non-Current
Of the contingent consideration, portion that is recorded in other liabilities.
Schedule of Goodwill [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Definite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of amortizable intangible assets, in total and by major class, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization. Disclosure of the carrying value of intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the oeprations of the company.
Basis of Accounting Policy
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Fiscal Period Policy
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data Policy
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Policy
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Policy
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Debt Policy
Fair Value, Debt Instrument, Valuation Techniques [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value, Debt Instrument, Valuation Techniques [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Policy
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Contingent consideration
Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration
Fair Value Measurement Contingent Consideration
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis
Total Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross [Abstract]
Land
Land
Buildings and improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Property, plant, and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Investments in affiliated companies
Equity Method Investments
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Cost in excess of net assets of companies acquired
Goodwill
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Issued - 125,424 shares in both 2014 and 2013
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Treasury stock (26,621 and 25,488 shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively), at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Other.
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Global Components [Member]
Global Component [Member].
Global ECS [Member]
Global ECS [Member].
Corporate [Member]
Corporate Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2013
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
June 28, 2014
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Revolving Credit Facility due in 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility due in 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility due in 2018 [Member]
Asset securitization program [Member]
Asset Securitization Program [Member]
Asset Securitization Program [Member].
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
6.875% senior notes, due 2013 [Member]
3.375% notes, due 2015 [Member]
Notes Due in 2015 [Member]
Notes Due in 2015 - 3.375% [Member].
3.00% notes, due 2018 [Member]
6.00% notes, due 2020 [Member]
5.125% notes, due 2021 [Member]
Notes Due in 2021 [Member]
Notes Due in 2021 [Member].
4.50% notes, due 2023 [Member]
Notes Due in 2023 [Member]
Notes Due in 2023 [Member]
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027 [Member]
Senior Debentures Due in 2027 [Member]
Senior Debentures Due in 2027 - 7.5% [Member].
Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates [Member]
Other LT Obligations [Member]
Other LT Obligations with various interest rates and due dates [Member].
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Asset Securitization Program Prior Maximum Capacity
Asset Securitization Program Prior Maximum Capacity
Asset Securitization Program Prior Maximum Capacity
Debt Instrument, Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Principal Amount of Issuance of Long-term Debt
Principal Amount of Issuance of Long-term Debt
Principal Amount of Issuance of Long-term Debt
Redemption of Senior Notes, principal amount
Redemption of Senior Notes, principal amount
Redemption of Senior Notes, principal amount
Loss on prepayment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax
Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax per share on a basic basis
Extinguishment of Debt Gain Loss Net of Tax Per Share Basic
Extinguishment of Debt Gain Loss Net of Tax Per Share Basic
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax per share on a diluted basis
Extinguishment of Debt Gain Loss Net of Tax Per Share Diluted
Extinguishment of Debt Gain Loss Net of Tax Per Share Diluted
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Asset Securitization Program Maximum Capacity
Asset Securitization Program Maximum Capacity
Asset Securitization Program Maximum Capacity
Asset Securitization Program Interest Rate Spread At End of Period
Asset Securitization Program Interest Rate Spread At End of Period
Asset Securitization Program Interest Rate At Period End.
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Asset Securitization Program Facility Fee
Asset Securitization Program Facility Fee
Asset Securitization Program Facility Fee.
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Contingencies [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Reporting Segment [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales:
Revenue, Net [Abstract]
Operating income (loss):
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Restructuring, integration, and other charges
Restructuring Charges
Assets
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term borrowings in various countries [Member]
Short Term Borrowings in Various Countries [Member]
Short Term Borrowings in Various Countries [Member].
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt, Current
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value [Text Block]
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
ComputerLinks [Member]
ComputerLinks [Member]
ComputerLinks [Member]
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Contingent Liability
Business Combination, Other Amounts Withheld
Business Combination, Other Amounts Withheld
Business Combination, Other Amounts Withheld
Number of Businesses Acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plans [Axis]
Restructuring Plans [Axis]
Restructuring Plans [Axis].
Restructuring Plans [Domain]
Restructuring Plans [Domain]
Restructuring Plans [Domain].
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Charges Resulting from Acquisitions
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Charges 2014 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Charges 2013 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Charges 2013 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Charges 2013 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Charges From Prior Periods [Member]
Restructuring Charges relating to Prior Periods' Restructuring Activities [Member].
Segment [Domain]
Global Components [Member]
Global ECS [Member]
Acquisition-related Expense [Axis]
Acquisition-related Expense [Axis]
Acquisition-related Expense [Axis]
Acquisition-related Expense [Domain]
Acquisition-related Expense [Domain]
Acquisition-related Expense [Domain]
Restructuring and Related Cost, by Type of Restructuring [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Adjustments for Contingent Consideration [Member]
Adjustments for Contingent Consideration [Member]
Adjustments for Contingent Consideration [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Vacated Facilities
Vacated Facilities
Vacated Facilities.
Restructuring, integration, and other charges, net
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic.
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Diluted
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Diluted
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Diluted.
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Cost Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name [Axis]
Cost Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name [Axis].
Cost Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name [Domain]
Cost Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name [Domain]
Cost Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name [Domain].
Marubun [Member]
Marubun [Member].
WPG [Member]
WPG [Member].
Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual Funds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available For Sale Investment Ownership Percentage
Available For Sale Investment Ownership Percentage
Available For Sale Investment Ownership Percentage.
Cost basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized holding gain
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Fair value
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Acquisitions [Text Block]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts Receivable [Text Block]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Charges From Prior Periods [Member]
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2013 [Member]
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2013 [Member]
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2013 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Payments for Restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve
Number of Years for the Personnel Accrual to Be Spent
Number of Years for the Personnel Accrual to Be Spent
Number of Years for the Personnel Accrual to Be Spent.
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Current Year
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Current Year
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Current Year.
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year One
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year One
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year One.
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Two
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Two
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Two.
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Three
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Three
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Three.
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Four
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Four
Restructuring Reserve Scheduled Lease Payments Year Four.
Number of Years for the Other Accrual to Be Spent
Number of Years for the Other Accrual to Be Spent
Number of Years for the Other Accrual to Be Spent
Net Income per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Definite and Indenfinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Definite and Indenfinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Definite and Indenfinite Lived Intangible Assets
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Developed Technology [Member]
Patented Technology [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items].
Weighted-Average Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Gross.
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax
Amortization of Intangible Assets Net of Tax
Amortization of Intangible Assets Net of Tax
Amortization of intangible assets, per share basic
Amortization of intangible assets, per share basic
Amortization of intangible assets, per share basic
Amortization of intangible assets, per share diluted
Amortization of intangible assets, per share diluted
Amortization of intangible assets, per share diluted
Debt [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Revenue
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Total Costs and Expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
Interest and other financing expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Income before income taxes
Income Before Income Taxes and Adjustment For Noncontrolling Interest
Income Before Income Taxes and Adjustment For Noncontrolling Interest.
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Consolidated net income
Noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to shareholders
Net income per share:
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Diluted
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets By Geographical Areas Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges, net
Employee benefit plan items, net
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Equity Method Investments [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies [Text Block]
Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments.
Segment and Geographic Information [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring, Integration and Other Charges [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Marubun/Arrow [Member]
Marubun Arrow [Member]
Marubun Arrow [Member].
Altech Industries [Member]
Altech Industries [Member].
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment Pro Rata Share Of Debt Obligations Of Joint Venture
Equity Method Investment Pro Rata Share Of Debt Obligations Of Joint Venture
Equity Method Investment Pro Rata Share Of Debt Obligations Of Joint Venture.
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Available-for-sale Securities [Text Block]
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
DEI [Abstract]
DEI [Abstract]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document [Domain]
Document [Domain]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, net