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Debt - ST Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Oct. 01, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Short-term Debt [Line Items] |  |
Short-term Borrowings | $ 431,635 | $ 61,210
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate | 3.70% | 1.90%
Accounts receivable, net | 4,174,050 | 4,102,870
Asset Securitization Program [Member] |  |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] |  |
Asset Securitization Program Amount Outstanding | 400,000 | 0
Asset Securitization Program Facility Fee | 0.50% |
Asset Securitization Program Maximum Capacity | 600,000 |
Asset Securitization Program Interest Rate Spread At Period End | 0.50% |
Accounts receivable, net | 1,322,721 |
Short Term Borrowings in Various Countries [Member] |  |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] |  |
Short-term Borrowings | $ 31,635 | $ 61,210

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