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ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 01, 2020 | Nov. 03, 2019 | Nov. 01, 2020 | Nov. 03, 2019 | Oct. 28, 2018
Fiscal year duration | 91 days | 98 days | 364 days | 371 days | 364 days
VIE-Not Primary Beneficiary |  |  |  |  |
Maximum Exposure to Losses |  |  |  |  |
Maximum exposure to loss | $ 1,327 |  | $ 1,327 |  |
VIE-Not Primary Beneficiary | Brazilian Construction Equipment Manufacturer Joint Venture |  |  |  |  |
Maximum Exposure to Losses |  |  |  |  |
Maximum exposure to loss | $ 5 | $ 22 | $ 5 | $ 22 |

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