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| Network | 2308301 - Disclosure - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables) (http://www.anixter.com/role/CommitmentsAndContingenciesTables) |
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| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000052795 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Minimum Lease Commitments Under Operating Leases | Minimum lease commitments under operating leases at December 30, 2016 are as follows:
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