Debt (Schedule of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Overdraft and other credit facilities	$ 23,400	$ 17,100
Current portion of long-term debt	0	210,700
Less: unamortized debt issuance cost	0	(1,500)
Short-term debt	23,400	226,300
Credit Agreement	323,000	0
Term loans	830,000	1,111,200
Other	200	200
Less: unamortized debt issuance cost	(3,900)	(4,000)
Long-term debt	$ 1,149,300	$ 1,107,400