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Restructuring, Impairment and Disposal Charges
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring, Impairment and Disposal Charges Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring Charges
From time to time, we initiate cost reduction activities to integrate acquired businesses, align our workforce with strategic business activities, or improve efficiencies in our operations. We recognized charges of $36 million, $55 million and $149 million during fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These charges were primarily recognized in operating expenses.
The following table summarizes the significant activities within, and components of, the restructuring liabilities:
Employee Termination Costs
Other Exit Costs
Total
(In millions)
Balance as of November 1, 2020$34 $— $34 
Restructuring charges10013113
Utilization(130)(13)(143)
Balance as of October 31, 20214 — 4 
Restructuring charges24630
Utilization(24)(4)(28)
Balance as of October 30, 20224 2 6 
Restructuring charges20 9 29
Utilization(22)(11)(33)
Balance as of October 29, 2023$2 $— $2 
Restructuring charges in our consolidated statement of operations for the fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021 included $7 million, $25 million and $36 million respectively, for the write-down of certain lease-related ROU assets and other lease-related charges. As of each October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022, short-term and long-term lease liabilities included $44 million and $52 million of liabilities related to restructuring activities.
Other Charges
During fiscal year 2023, other charges included $204 million of non-recurring charges related to IP litigation and $8 million of impairment and disposal charges primarily related to property, plant and equipment. During fiscal years 2022 and 2021, other charges included impairment and disposal charges of $7 million and $16 million, respectively, primarily related to leasehold improvements.