Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (20,910)	$ (15,076)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	12,962	14,000
Stock-based compensation	6,977	2,410
Provision for doubtful accounts	(1,682)	1,458
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	45	146
Foreign currency (gain) loss	(1,172)	127
Non-cash interest expense	1,063	16,160
Equity in earnings	(195)	(394)
Deferred income taxes	3,354	(244)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects from business acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable	67,206	76,193
Other receivables	6,022	4,710
Inventories	(71,153)	(42,203)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(9,534)	(5,851)
Other assets	712	(2,343)
Accounts payable	24,140	34,520
Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities	(15,785)	(6,978)
Income taxes payable	1,826	(2,216)
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,876	74,419
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(16,486)	(18,279)
Business acquisitions, net of acquired cash	(9,117)
Net cash used in investing activities	(25,603)	(18,279)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on lines of credit		9,929
Payments on lines of credit	(11,448)	(16,976)
Borrowings on long-term debt	47,442	270,137
Payments on long-term debt	(22,628)	(257,138)
Payments of debt issuance costs		(6,155)
Stock option exercises and employee stock purchases	779	2,842
Net cash provided by financing activities	14,145	2,639
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(7,736)	(2,180)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(15,318)	56,599
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	109,753	120,593
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	94,435	177,192
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	12,357	2,587
Income taxes	$ 2,871	$ 2,163

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).