SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 27, 2013
Jun. 28, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Segment reporting information                              
Number of business groups 4 4                   1      
Number of operating segments 4 4                          
Net sales   $ 5,951,600 $ 7,025,054 $ 6,528,517 $ 6,642,745 $ 6,723,934 $ 7,183,442 $ 6,410,106 $ 5,791,125       $ 26,147,916 $ 26,108,607 $ 23,569,475
Intangible amortization                         32,035 28,892 29,529
Share-based compensation                         50,270 40,439 34,529
Restructuring charges           34,551     40,760 124,743 102,691     75,311 227,434
Other charges (income), net                         (53,233) 57,512 (65,190)
Interest and other, net                         (51,410) (61,904) (56,259)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes                         670,655 400,454 328,815
Property and equipment, net 2,092,167 2,092,167       2,288,656             2,092,167 2,288,656  
Total Assets 11,665,624 11,665,624       12,500,150             11,665,624 12,500,150  
Asia                              
Segment reporting information                              
Net sales                         12,953,004 13,714,187 11,743,140
Restructuring charges           13,214     21,262 24,787 83,640     34,476 108,427
Property and equipment, net 997,806 997,806       1,154,467             997,806 1,154,467  
Asia | Net sales                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         50.00% 53.00% 50.00%
Asia | Property and equipment, net                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         48.00% 50.00%  
Americas                              
Segment reporting information                              
Net sales                         8,897,868 8,189,414 7,193,063
Restructuring charges           11,290     13,579 25,991 1,185     24,869 27,176
Property and equipment, net 782,839 782,839       785,753             782,839 785,753  
Americas | Net sales                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         34.00% 31.00% 30.00%
Americas | Property and equipment, net                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         37.00% 34.00%  
Europe                              
Segment reporting information                              
Net sales                         4,297,044 4,205,006 4,633,272
Restructuring charges           10,047     5,919 73,965 17,866     15,966 91,831
Property and equipment, net 311,522 311,522       348,436             311,522 348,436  
Europe | Net sales                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         16.00% 16.00% 20.00%
Europe | Property and equipment, net                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         15.00% 16.00%  
Singapore                              
Segment reporting information                              
Net sales                         553,400 504,600 551,700
Property and equipment, net 19,300 19,300       17,000             19,300 17,000  
China | Net sales                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         37.00% 40.00% 35.00%
China | Property and equipment, net                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         37.00% 41.00%  
Mexico | Net sales                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         13.00% 14.00% 15.00%
Mexico | Property and equipment, net                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         17.00% 14.00%  
U.S. | Net sales                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         11.00% 11.00% 11.00%
U.S. | Property and equipment, net                              
Segment reporting information                              
Concentration risk percentage                         15.00% 16.00%  
Operating segments                              
Segment reporting information                              
Net sales                         26,147,916 26,108,607 23,569,475
Total segment income                         751,137 664,512 611,376
Integrated Network Solutions                              
Segment reporting information                              
Net sales                         9,191,211 9,688,023 9,935,302
Total segment income                         257,323 259,329 270,270
Consumer Technology Group                              
Segment reporting information                              
Net sales                         8,940,043 9,357,635 7,036,903
Total segment income                         218,251 125,171 41,339
Industrial & Emerging Industries                              
Segment reporting information                              
Net sales                         4,459,351 3,787,838 3,762,508
Total segment income                         131,956 127,085 157,881
High Reliability Solutions                              
Segment reporting information                              
Net sales                         3,557,311 3,275,111 2,834,762
Total segment income                         227,595 221,402 168,166
Corporate and Other                              
Segment reporting information                              
Total segment income                         $ (83,988) $ (68,475) $ (26,280)