Segment and Geographic Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014		Jun. 29, 2013		Jun. 28, 2014		Jun. 29, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
Sales:
Sales	$ 5,676,539		$ 5,306,085		$ 10,758,579		$ 10,155,714
Operating income (loss):
Operating income	208,269		155,875		386,009		293,427
Restructuring, integration, and other charges	9,632		30,224		21,246		51,834
Assets	11,559,593				11,559,593				12,060,883
Global Components [Member]
Sales:
Sales	3,569,344		3,398,690		6,990,525		6,591,270
Operating income (loss):
Operating income	159,642		140,158		320,788		268,438
Assets	7,079,955				7,079,955				6,596,255
Global ECS [Member]
Sales:
Sales	2,107,195		1,907,395		3,768,054		3,564,444
Operating income (loss):
Operating income	95,990		80,722		160,148		142,313
Assets	3,800,950				3,800,950				4,807,400
Corporate Segment [Member]
Operating income (loss):
Operating income	(47,363)	[1]	(65,005)	[1]	(94,927)	[1]	(117,324)	[1]
Assets	$ 678,688				$ 678,688				$ 657,228

[1] Includes restructuring, integration, and other charges of $9,632 and $21,246 for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and $30,224 and $51,834 for the second quarter and first six months of 2013, respectively.