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Other Assets, net - Schedule of Other Assets net (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Jun. 29, 2016 Customer
Other Assets Noncurrent [Abstract] |  |
Deferred finance costs amortization period | 5 years |
Number of customers under agreement | Customer |  | 1
Contractual Obligation | $ | $ 1.6 |

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