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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019 segment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Minimum [Member] | Buildings and improvements [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Minimum [Member] | Leasehold improvements [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Minimum [Member] | Information systems - hardware and software [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Buildings and improvements [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	50 years
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	25 years
Maximum [Member] | Information systems - hardware and software [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years

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