Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of purchase price allocation
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of carrying amount of investments
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of gains (losses) on trading investments
Schedule of Trading Investments and Other Than Temporary Losses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Trading Investments and Other Than Temporary Losses [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table]
Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table]
Gain (Loss) on Investments by Category [Axis]
Gain (Loss) on Investments by Category [Axis]
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Including Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost, Categories of Investments [Domain]
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Including Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost, Categories of Investments [Domain]
Trading [Member]
Categories of Investments, Marketable Securities, Trading Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale [Member]
Categories of Investments, Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Held-to-maturity [Member]
Categories of Investments, Marketable Securities, Held-to-maturity Securities [Member]
Cost method securities [Member]
Categories of Investments, Cost-method Investments [Member]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Long-term investments in other assets [Member]
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturity, Date Range, Low
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturity, Date Range, Low
Marketable Securities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term investments, Cost Basis
Short-term investments, Cost
Short-term investments, Cost
Gross unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Gross unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Gross unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Realized and unrealized loss on investments
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Short-term investments, Carrying Value
Short-term Investments
Marketable Securities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized (Losses)/Gains, Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Available-for-sale securities, Carrying Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Trading Securities [Abstract]
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on trading investments
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Trading Securities
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments [Abstract]
Other-than-temporary loss on cost securities
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment
Other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Available-for-sale Securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturity, Date Range, High
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturity, Date Range, High
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of credit risk
Concentration of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net income per common share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets [Table]
Schedule of Assets [Table]
Schedule of Assets [Table]
Trading securities [Member]
Available-for-sale securities [Member]
Held-to-maturity securities [Member]
Cost-method investments [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Equipment and computers [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Building, leasehold improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Construction in progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Assets [Line Items]
Assets [Line Items] [Line Items]
Assets [Line Items] [Line Items]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Less: Allowance for sales returns
Allowance for Sales Returns, Current
Allowance for Sales Returns, Current.
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (income) Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible debt
Convertible Debt [Abstract]
Aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Less: Unamortized debt discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Net carrying amount
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent
Stated percentage of convertible senior notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Contractual interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Long-term Debt, Contingent Payment of Interest [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Contingent Payment of Interest [Abstract]
Minimum trading price as percentage of principal amount
Debt Instrument, Contingent Interest Payment Threshold, Minimum Trading Price as Percentage of Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Contingent Interest Payment Threshold, Minimum Trading Price as Percentage of Face Amount
Contingent interest payable as percentage of average trading price
Debt Instrument, Contingent Interest Payable as Percentage of Average Trading Price
Debt Instrument, Contingent Interest Payable as Percentage of Average Trading Price
Long-term Debt, Conversion Circumstances [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Conversion Circumstances [Abstract]
Common stock sales price as percentage of conversion price
Debt Instrument, Common Stock Sales Price as Percentage of Debt Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Common Stock Sales Price as Percentage of Debt Conversion Price
Maximum trading price per $1 principal amount as percentage of product of common stock sales price and debt conversion rate
Debt Instrument, Maximum Trading Price per 1 Dollar Principal Amount as Percentage of Product of Common Stock Sales Price and Conversion Rate
Debt Instrument, Maximum Trading Price per 1 Dollar Principal Amount as Percentage of Product of Common Stock Sales Price and Conversion Rate
Debt conversion rate of common stock per $1 principal amount
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Debt conversion price per common stock
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount
Non-convertible debt borrowing rate
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Effective Interest Rate
Estimated fair value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt discount
Discount amortization period (in years)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Discount Amortization Period
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Discount Amortization Period
Remaining amortization period (in months)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period
Non-cash interest expense
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Carrying value of debt equity component
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Maturity period
Debt Instrument, Maturity Period
Debt Instrument, Maturity Period
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]
2012
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Debt total, excluding convertible debt
Debt, Excluding Convertible Debt
Debt, Excluding Convertible Debt
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]
Total interest expense and finance charges
Non-cash debt accretion expense
Long-term Debt, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Variable interest rates
Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Guarantees issued
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Other Current Assets, Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Outstanding notional amounts of foreign exchange forward contracts
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Realized and unrealized losses
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Loss
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
SYNNEX Infotec Corporation [Member]
SYNNEX Infotec Corporation [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
SB Pacific [Member]
SB Pacific Corporation Limited [Member]
SB Pacific Corporation Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of capital stock acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Noncontrolling interest acquired by SB Pacific of SYNNEX Infotec
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Interest of Entity Subsidiaries
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Interest of Entity Subsidiaries
Total direct and indirect ownership of SYNNEX Infotec
Business Acquisition, Ownership Percentage
Percentage of total direct and indirect ownership interest acquired in business combination.
Purchase consideration:
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price [Abstract]
Cash payment
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Contribution from noncontrolling interest
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price, Contribution from Noncontrolling Interest
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price, Contribution from Noncontrolling Interest
Aggregate payment to acquire interest in SYNNEX Infotec
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price, Including Contribution from Noncontrolling Interest
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price, Including Contribution from Noncontrolling Interest
Adjusted Purchase Price for Acquisition
Adjusted Purchase Price for Acquisition
Adjusted Purchase Price for Acquisition
Business Acquisition Receivable from seller
Business Acquisition Receivable from seller
Business Acquisition Receivable from seller
Allocation:
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Cash
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Accounts receivable
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory
Other current assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Other long-term assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Short-term borrowings
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Other Liabilities
Accounts payable
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accrued liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accrued Liabilities
Long-term borrowings
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Other long-term liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Intangibles amortization period (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Subsidiary ownership percentage - direct
Subsidiary ownership percentage - direct
Subsidiary ownership percentage - direct
Subsidiary ownership percentage indirect
subsidiary ownership percentage indirect
Ownership percentage of subsidiary - indirect
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Loans Payable [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
SYNNEX Canada [Member]
SYNNEX Canada Limited [Member]
SYNNEX Canada Limited [Member]
SYNNEX Infotec [Member]
Debt Instrument, Rates [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Rates [Axis]
Debt Instrument by Rate Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument by Rate Name [Domain]
Overnight Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Overnight Federal Funds Rate [Member]
One month LIBOR [Member]
One month LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
Prime Rate [Member]
Prime Rate [Member]
Base Rate Loan, Canadian Dollars [Member]
Base Rate Loan, Canadian Dollars [Member]
Base Rate Loan, US Dollars [Member]
Base Rate Loan, US Dollars [Member]
Bankers Acceptance Rate Loan [Member]
Bankers Acceptance Rate Loan [Member]
Line of Credit, Senior Secured Revolving Facility [Member]
Line of Credit, Senior Secured Revolving Facility [Member]
Line of Credit, Senior Secured Revolving Facility, Amended and Restated [Member]
Line of Credit, Senior Secured Revolving Facility, Amended and Restated [Member]
Line of Credit, Unsecured Revolving Facility [Member]
Line of Credit, Unsecured Revolving Facility [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Long-term Loan Payable [Member]
Long-term Loan Payable [Member]
Long-term Loan Payable [Member]
Line of Credit, Short-term Revolving Facility [Member]
Line of Credit, Short-term Revolving Facility [Member]
Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit, Revolving Facility [Member]
Line of Credit, Revolving Facility [Member]
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity [Domain]
Outstanding Amount Less than Half of Borrowing Capacity [Member]
Outstanding Amount Less than Half of Borrowing Capacity [Member]
Outstanding Amount Greater than Half of Borrowing Capacity [Member]
Outstanding Amount Greater than Half of Borrowing Capacity [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Current commitment
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Accordion feature amount
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature Amount
Maximum commitment
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Stated interest rate
Basis spread percentage
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Unused line fees
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Event of default, minimum availability amount
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Availability Amount, Default Clause
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Availability Amount, Default Clause
Event of default, outstanding amount
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding, Default Clause
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding, Default Clause
Outstanding borrowings
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Outstanding standby letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Short-term loan
Loans Payable, Current
Term loan
Loans Payable to Bank
Amount outstanding under arrangements for sale and financing of accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable Securitization, Amount Outstanding
Accounts Receivable Securitization, Amount Outstanding
Capital Lease Obligations
Capital Lease Obligations
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Assets, Balance Sheet Disclosure [Member]
Other Assets, Balance Sheet Disclosure [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Related to borrowing arrangements and others:
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Related to long-term projects:
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Total restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents, maximum maturity period (in months)
Cash Equivalents, Maximum Maturity Period
Cash Equivalents, Maximum Maturity Period
Held-to-maturity investments, maturity range (in months and years)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Maturity Period
Held-to-maturity Securities, Maturity Period
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of valuation of investments and financial instruments measured at fair value on recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of realized and unrealized gains and losses for changes in fair value of financial instruments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assets and liabilities not carried at fair value
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
North America [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
UNITED STATES
CANADA
Asia-Pacific [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Two [Member]
JAPAN
Other [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Three [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Three [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue
Revenue, Net
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Segment revenue as percentage of total
Revenue, Net, Percentage
Revenue, Net, Percentage
Segment long-lived assets as percentage of total
Long-Lived Assets, Percentage
Long-Lived Assets, Percentage
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Employee Benefits Plan
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Amounts attributable to SYNNEX Corporation:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to SYNNEX Corporation
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Conversion spread of convertible debt
Dilution from Conversion spread of Convertible Debt, Treasury Stock Method
Dilution from Conversion spread of Convertible Debt, Treasury Stock Method
Weighted-average common shares-diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings per share attributable to SYNNEX Corporation:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net income per common share - basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net income per common share - diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Vendor lists [Member]
Vendor Lists [Member]
Vendor Lists [Member]
Customer lists [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Other intangible assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Amortization of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of transition asset or obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net (gain) or loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Curtailment and settlement (gains) or losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Net periodic pension costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
GEM [Member]
Global Email Company Limited [Member]
Global Email Company Limited [Member]
e4e, gem, and VisionMAX [Member]
e4e Inc, Global Email Company Limited, and VisionMAX Solutions Inc [Member]
e4e, Inc, Global Email Company Limited, and VisionMAX Solutions Inc [Member]
Percentage of stock acquired
Purchase price
Amount payable upon completion of certain post-closing conditions
Business Combination Purchase Price, Holdback Amount
Business Combination Purchase Price, Holdback Amount
Net tangible assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Net Tangible Assets
Recorded goodwill and intangibles
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Amortization of intangible assets
Accretion of convertible notes discount
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Tax benefits from employee stock plans
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Realized/Unrealized (gain) loss on investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of businesses:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Receivables from affiliates, net
Increase (Decrease) in Due from Affiliates, Current
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Deferred liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchase of trading investments
Payments to Acquire Trading Securities Held-for-investment
Proceeds from sale of trading investments
Proceeds from Sale of Trading Securities Held-for-investment
Investment in held-to-maturity term deposits
Payments to Acquire Held-to-maturity Securities
Proceeds from redemption of held-to-maturity term deposits
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Held-to-maturity Securities
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Purchase of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Loans and deposits to third parties, net of payments received
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Investment in equity-method investee
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Changes in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from securitization and revolving line of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Payment of securitization and revolving line of credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Proceeds from long-term credit facility and term loans
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Payment of long-term bank loans, capital leases and other borrowings
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Book overdraft
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Checks, Financing Activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of taxes paid for settlement of equity awards
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Cash paid for purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Capital contribution by noncontrolling interest
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Capital contribution by noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Net Income Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
HiChina Web Solutions [Member]
HiChina Web Solutions [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
HiChina Web Solutions [Member]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Contingent Indemnification Liability
Discontinued Operations, Contingent Indemnification Liability
Discontinued Operations, Contingent Indemnification Liability
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Axis]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Axis]
Class of Treasury Stock [Domain]
Class of Treasury Stock [Domain]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Share repurchase program, period in force (in years)
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Share repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Share repurchase program, number of shares purchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Share repurchase program, weighted average price
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Securitization Program [Axis]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Securitization Program [Axis]
Securitization Program by Name [Domain]
Securitization Program by Name [Domain]
Amended and Restated U.S. Arrangement [Member]
Amended and Restated U.S. Arrangement, Securitization Program [Member]
Amended and Restated U.S. Arrangement, Securitization Program [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Convertible debt
SYNNEX U.S. securitization
Line of credit
Term loans, capital leases & other borrowings
Loans Payable and Other Borrowings
Loans Payable and Other Borrowings
SYNNEX Canada term loan
Loans Payable
Total borrowings
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Less: Current portion
Debt, Current
Non-current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Maximum pledge amount under accounts receivable securitization program
Accounts Receivable Securitization, Maximum Pledge Amount
Accounts Receivable Securitization, Maximum Pledge Amount
Schedule of restricted cash balances
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Distribution [Member]
Distribution [Member]
Distribution [Member]
GBS [Member]
GBS [Member]
GBS [Member]
Inter-Segment Elimination [Member]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Aspire Technology Limited and Encover, Inc. [Member]
Aspire Technology Limited and Encover, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income from continuing operations before non-operating items, income taxes and noncontrolling interest
Operating Income (Loss)
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Total assets
Assets
Benefit for the release of contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Receivable from affiliates
Due from Affiliate, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Current deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Borrowings under securitization, term loans and lines of credit
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term borrowings
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Commitments and Contingencies
SYNNEX Corporation stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 36,948 and 36,571 shares issued as of February 29, 2012 and November 30, 2011, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Treasury stock, 409 and 407 shares as of February 29, 2012 and November 30, 2011, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total SYNNEX Corporation stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Entity [Domain]
SYNNEX Infotec Corporation [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of components of net periodic pension costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of basic and diluted net income per common share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Changes In Equity [Table]
Changes In Equity [Table]
Changes In Equity [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of net sales financed through the flooring agreements and flooring fees incurred
Schedule of Net Sales Financed through Financing Agreement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Sales Financed through Financing Agreement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of stock based awards granted
Number and fair value of stock based awards [Table Text Block]
Number and fair value of stock based awards [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet Components
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
SB Pacific Corporation Limited [Member]
Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis]
Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
MiTAC International and affiliates [Member]
Principal Owner [Member]
MiTAC International [Member]
MiTAC International Corporation [Member]
MiTAC International Corporation [Member]
Synnex Technology International [Member]
Synnex Technology International Corp. [Member]
Synnex Technology International Corp. [Member]
Chairman Emeritus, Board of Directors [Member]
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Shares held directly [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Shares subject to exercisable options [Member]
Stock Option [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of company's common stock
Related Party Ownership, Percentage of Entity
Percentage of consolidated entity shares held by related party.
Transition services period (in months)
Related Party Transaction, Transition Services, Service Period
Related Party Transaction, Transition Services, Service Period
Reimbursements for facilities and overhead costs
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Purchases of inventories
Related Party Transaction, Purchase of Inventory from Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Purchase of Inventory from Related Party
Sales to related parties and affiliates
Related Party Transaction, Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Beneficial ownership of company's common stock
Related Party Transaction, Ownership, Number of Shares
Related Party Transaction, Ownership, Number of Shares
MiTAC International ownership in MiTAC Incorporated
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners of Privately Held Companies
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners of Privately Held Companies
MiTAC Incorporated ownership in Synnex Technology International
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Privately Held Companies of Noncontrolling Interest Owners
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Privately Held Companies of Noncontrolling Interest Owners
Value of investment
Investment Owned, at Cost
Related Party Transaction, Transition Services, Fees
Related Party Transaction, Transition Services, Fees
Related Party Transaction, Transition Services, Fees
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Options excluded from computation of diluted net income per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
SB Pacific [Member]
NDS [Member]
Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling investment, percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Noncontrolling interest
Equity Method Investments
Variable interest entity, maximum exposure to loss
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning balance
Adjustments
Goodwill, Other Changes
Translation
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Ending balance
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Income before non-operating items, income taxes and noncontrolling interest
Interest expense and finance charges, net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Earnings per share attributable to SYNNEX Corporation:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
Schedule of assets
Schedule of Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets, net
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Convertible Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of borrowings
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Schedule of convertible debt
Schedule of Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of beneficial ownership of company's common stock by related party
Schedule of Beneficial Ownership of Company's Common Stock by Related Party [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Beneficial Ownership of Company's Common Stock by Related Party [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Total [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Trading securities
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Accounts Receivable Arrangements
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Founder and former Chairman [Member]
Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis]
Segment, Operating Activities [Domain]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Employee stock options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock and RSU [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards and Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards and Units (RSUs) [Member]
Employee stock purchase plan [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Awards granted in the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Value of awards granted during period
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Total share-based compensation
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of summarized financial information related to Company's reportable business segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of summarized financial information related to the georgraphic areas
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Changes in Equity
changes in equity [Table Text Block]
changes in equity [Table Text Block]
Related party transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Largest concentration of revenue compared to total company revenue [Member]
Sales [Member]
Largest concentration of A/R compared to total company A/R [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk by Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk by Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Hewlett-Packard Company [Member]
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of customers accounted for 10% of total revenue
Number of Customers Accounted for 10 Percent or More of Total Revenue
Number of Customers Accounted for 10 Percent or More of Total Revenue
Concentration risk as percentage of total
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Number of customers exceeded 10% of total consolidated accounts receivable balance
Number of Customers Exceeded 10 percent of Total Consolidated Accounts Receivable
Number of Customers Exceeded 10 percent of Total Consolidated Accounts Receivable
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Aspire and Encover [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Periods of established profitability measures (in years)
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Profitability Measurements, Term
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Profitability Measurements, Term
Decrease in fair value of contingent consideration
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Accounts and Notes Receivable [Member]
Accounts and Notes Receivable [Member]
U.S. Arrangement [Member]
U.S. Arrangement, Securitization Program [Member]
U.S. Arrangement, Securitization Program [Member]
Program Fee [Member]
Program Fee [Member]
Facility Fee [Member]
Facility Fee [Member]
Instrument [Axis]
Instrument Type [Domain]
Flooring Agreement [Member]
Flooring Agreement [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Borrowing cost rates, program and facility fees
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Outstanding amount under accounts receivable securitization program
Payment period range from the date of sale (in days)
Financing Agreements, Payment Period
Financing Agreements, Payment Period
Net Sales Financed
Flooring Fees
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating, Name [Domain]
Realized gain (loss) [Member]
Realized Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss or Write-down) [Member]
Carrying Value [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value [Member]
SYNNEX Canada Corporation [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Abstract]
Total realized and unrealized gain (loss)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Cost method investments
Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-term accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity method investment, carrying value
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Term loans
Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Infotec Japan credit facility - long-term
Lines of Credit, Fair Value Disclosure
Convertible debt
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, par value, per share
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value, per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Amendment Description
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status