Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit and restructuring charges, incurred life to date	$ 40.4	$ 40.4
Zebra Legacy [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit and restructuring charges, incurred life to date	8.0	8.0
Exit and restructuring charges	1.1	8.0
Enterprise Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Exit and restructuring charges, incurred life to date	32.4	32.4
Exit and restructuring charges	$ 4.6	$ 26.9