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INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jul. 31, 2015
Oct. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2014
INVENTORIES      
Raw materials and supplies $ 1,587.0 $ 1,724.0 $ 1,848.0
Work-in-process 522.0 654.0 792.0
Finished goods and parts 3,701.0 3,360.0 4,361.0
Total FIFO value 5,810.0 5,738.0 7,001.0
Less adjustment to LIFO value 1,491.0 1,528.0 1,562.0
Inventories $ 4,319.0 $ 4,209.7 $ 5,439.0