Goodwill And Other Long-Lived Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2012
Supply Chain [Member]
Goodwill impairment charge	$ 14.9
Intermec Global Services [Member]
Fair value in excess of carrying value	28.40%
Healthcare [Member]
Fair value in excess of carrying value	5.80%

Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill.

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