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Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) - 2014 Restructuring Plan | 4 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 Employee
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Number of workforce expected to be reduced | 777
Domestic |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Number of workforce expected to be reduced | 217
Asia Pacific |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Number of workforce expected to be reduced | 400
EMEA |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Number of workforce expected to be reduced | 141
Latin America |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Number of workforce expected to be reduced | 19

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