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INVENTORY
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORY INVENTORY
Inventory as of October 31, 2022 and 2021 consisted of the following:
 October 31,
 20222021
 (in millions)
Finished goods$555 $463 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies483 367 
Inventory$1,038 $830 

Inventory-related excess and obsolescence charges of $24 million were recorded in cost of products in 2022, $29 million in 2021 and $28 million in 2020. 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-cancelable purchase commitments.