ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Oct. 28, 2018
Fiscal period duration	91 days	91 days
Maximum Exposure to Losses
Total	$ 1,286
VIE-Not Primary Beneficiary
Maximum Exposure to Losses
Receivables from unconsolidated affiliates	3		$ 2
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	20
Loan guarantee			25
Total	$ 23		$ 27

The reporting entity's maximum amount of exposure to loss as a result of investment in Variable Interest Entity (VIE).

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The reporting entity's maximum amount of exposure to loss as a result of loan guarantees with the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).

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The reporting entity's maximum amount of exposure to loss as a result of receivables from the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).

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Duration of a fiscal period, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Includes, but not limited to, weeks in a year or quarter.

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The reporting entity's maximum amount of exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).

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