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Note 13 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) | Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($) | Sep. 27, 2014 USD ($)
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of Net Sales Represented by Ten Largest Customers | 52.00% | 48.30% | 50.30%
Number of Customers Representing More Than 10% of Net Sales | 1 | 0 | 0
Net Sales | $ 6,481,181 | $ 6,374,541 | $ 6,215,106
United States |  |  |
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net Sales | 1,045,998 | 1,029,897 | 1,041,892
Mexico |  |  |
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net Sales | 1,869,651 | 1,979,085 | 1,693,564
China |  |  |
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net Sales | 1,421,693 | 1,510,208 | 1,564,389
Other international |  |  |
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net Sales | $ 2,143,839 | $ 1,855,351 | $ 1,915,261

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