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INVENTORY | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] |
INVENTORY | 7. INVENTORY
| October 31,
| 2016 |  | 2015
| (in millions)
Finished goods | $ | 339 |  |  | $ | 362 |
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies | 194 |  |  | 179 |
Inventory | $ | 533 |  |  | $ | 541 |
Inventory-related excess and obsolescence charges, included in continuing operations, of $20 million were recorded in total cost of products in 2016, $30 million in 2015 and $46 million in 2014, respectively. We record excess and obsolete inventory charges for both inventory on our site as well as inventory at our contract manufacturers and suppliers where we have non-cancellable purchase commitments.

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