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INVENTORY
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2019
Inventory, Net [Abstract]  
INVENTORY
INVENTORY
 
October 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
(in millions)
Finished goods
$
317

 
$
283

Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies
388

 
336

Total inventory
$
705

 
$
619


Inventory-related excess and obsolescence charges recorded in total cost of products were $27 million in 2019, $25 million in 2018 and $16 million in 2017. We record excess and obsolete inventory charges for inventory at our sites as well as inventory at our contract manufacturers and suppliers, where we have non-cancellable purchase commitments.