Owens & Minor (OMI) 10-Q 30 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'OWENS & MINOR INC/VA/	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000075252	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Trading Symbol	'OMI	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	63,066,654

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	$2,305,858	$2,236,077	$4,562,239	$4,482,461
Cost of goods sold	2,023,586	1,962,646	3,998,771	3,929,979
Gross margin	282,272	273,431	563,468	552,482
Selling, general and administrative expenses	225,838	212,548	451,448	430,269
Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	7,593	638	10,855	2,648
Depreciation and amortization	13,892	12,276	27,756	24,905
Other operating income, net	-2,152	-2,081	-9,978	-3,274
Operating earnings	37,101	50,050	83,387	97,934
Interest expense, net	3,342	3,248	6,589	6,446
Income before income taxes	33,759	46,802	76,798	91,488
Income tax provision	13,883	17,930	31,436	36,518
Net income	$19,876	$28,872	$45,362	$54,970
Net income per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in usd per share)	$0.32	$0.46	$0.72	$0.87
Diluted (in usd per share)	$0.32	$0.46	$0.72	$0.87
Cash dividends in USD per common share	$0.25	$0.24	$0.50	$0.48

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$19,876	$28,872	$45,362	$54,970
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Currency translation adjustments (net of income tax of $0 in 2014 and income tax expense of $56 and benefit of $539 in 2013)	-570	1,683	-103	-6,144
Change in unrecognized net periodic pension costs (net of income tax expense of $90 and $187 in 2014 and $132 and $266 in 2013)	112	209	219	417
Other (net of income tax benefit of $8 and $16 in 2014 and $8 and $16 in 2013)	15	-12	6	-25
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-443	1,880	122	-5,752
Comprehensive income	$19,433	$30,752	$45,484	$49,218

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Currency translation adjustments, income tax expense	$0	($56)	$0	$539
Change in unrecognized net periodic pension costs, income tax benefit	90	132	187	266
Other, income tax expense	$8	$8	$16	$16

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$92,027	$101,905
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowances of $15,328 and $15,030	545,179	572,854
Merchandise inventories	820,882	771,663
Other current assets	287,844	279,510
Total current assets	1,745,932	1,725,932
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $149,361 and $137,526	207,140	191,961
Goodwill, net	275,975	275,439
Intangible assets, net	38,679	40,406
Other assets, net	96,085	90,304
Total assets	2,363,811	2,324,042
Current liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	698,648	643,872
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	29,691	23,296
Deferred income taxes	38,951	41,613
Other accrued liabilities	251,015	280,398
Total current liabilities	1,018,305	989,179
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	219,098	213,815
Deferred income taxes	42,080	43,727
Other liabilities	52,943	52,278
Total liabilities	1,332,426	1,298,999
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders’ equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value $100 per share, authorized - 10,000 shares, Series A Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock; none issued	'	'
Common stock, par value $2 per share; authorized - 200,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 63,066 shares and 63,096 shares	126,133	126,193
Paid-in capital	199,019	196,605
Retained earnings	696,543	691,547
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9,690	9,568
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders’ equity	1,031,385	1,023,913
Noncontrolling interest	0	1,130
Total equity	1,031,385	1,025,043
Total liabilities and equity	$2,363,811	$2,324,042

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable, allowances	$15,328	$15,030
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$149,361	$137,526
Preferred stock, par value	$100	$100
Preferred stock, authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$2	$2
Common stock, authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, issued	63,066,000	63,096,000
Common stock, outstanding	63,066,000	63,096,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]	'	'
Net income	$45,362	$54,970
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	27,756	24,905
Share-based compensation expense	4,190	3,449
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	334	315
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	-5,151	5,777
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable	28,477	1,789
Merchandise inventories	-48,575	-31,176
Accounts payable	54,922	191,406
Net change in other assets and liabilities	-32,765	-69,462
Other, net	-1,078	-2,794
Cash provided by operating activities	73,472	179,179
Investing activities:	'	'
Additions to property and equipment	-25,657	-16,221
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	-13,166	-14,826
Proceeds from sale of investment	1,937	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	45	68
Cash used for investing activities	-36,841	-30,979
Financing activities:	'	'
Cash dividends paid	-31,564	-30,411
Repurchases of common stock	-9,448	-8,297
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	444	550
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,180	4,195
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	-1,500	0
Other, net	-4,441	-5,167
Cash used for financing activities	-45,329	-39,130
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1,180	868
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-9,878	109,938
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	101,905	97,888
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	92,027	207,826
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'
Income taxes paid, net	40,680	40,364
Interest paid	$7,402	$7,691

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interest
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$973,656	$126,544	$187,394	$658,994	($406)	$1,130
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	63,271	'	'	'	'
Net income	54,970	'	'	54,970	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income	-5,752	'	'	'	-5,752	'
Dividends declared	-30,324	'	'	-30,324	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	'	-257	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired	-8,297	-515	'	-7,782	'	'
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other (shares)	'	319	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other	5,568	636	4,932	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	989,821	126,665	192,326	675,858	-6,158	1,130
Ending Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2013	'	63,333	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	1,025,043	126,193	196,605	691,547	9,568	1,130
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	63,096	63,096	'	'	'	'
Net income	45,362	'	'	45,362	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income	122	'	'	'	122	'
Dividends declared	-31,473	'	'	-31,473	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	-277	-277	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired	-9,448	-555	'	-8,893	'	'
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other (shares)	'	247	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense, exercises and other	3,604	495	3,109	'	'	'
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	-1,825	'	-695	'	'	-1,130
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$1,031,385	$126,133	$199,019	$696,543	$9,690	$0
Ending Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2014	63,066	63,066	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha1

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared (in USD per share)	$0.25	$0.24	$0.50	$0.48

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Use_

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates	'
	Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Owens & Minor, Inc. and the subsidiaries it controls (we, us, or our) and contain all adjustments (which are comprised only of normal recurring accruals and use of estimates) necessary to conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). During the quarter, we purchased the remaining outside stockholder's interest in a consolidated subsidiary that was partially owned. Therefore we no longer present a noncontrolling interest as a component of equity as of June 30, 2014. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.
	Reclassification and Correction
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. In addition, after completing a review of customer contracts in the International segment in the fourth quarter of 2013, we determined a net presentation of revenues for certain contracts is more representative of the customer arrangement. Certain amounts in the prior period statement of income were revised to reflect this net presentation of revenues. As a result, prior year net revenue and cost of goods sold each decreased by $30.6 million for the three month period and $59.9 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2013. The change did not affect cash flows, gross margin, operating earnings or net income in 2013.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Fair_Value

Fair Value	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value	'
	Fair Value
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, financing receivables, accounts payable and financing payables included in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market (Level 1) or, if quoted market prices or dealer quotes are not available, on the borrowing rates currently available for loans with similar terms, credit ratings and average remaining maturities (Level 2). See Note 7 for the fair value of long-term debt.

Financing_Receivables_and_Paya

Financing Receivables and Payables	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Financing Receivables and Payables	'
	Financing Receivables and Payables
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had financing receivables of $174.6 million and $198.5 million and related payables of $134.3 million and $165.3 million outstanding under our order-to-cash program and product financing arrangements, which were included in other current assets and other current liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill through June 30, 2014:
		Domestic			International			Total
		Segment			Segment
	Carrying amount of goodwill, December 31, 2013	$	248,498		$	26,941		$	275,439
	Currency translation adjustments	—			536			536
	Carrying amount of goodwill, June 30, 2014	$	248,498		$	27,477		$	275,975
	Intangible assets at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, were as follows:
		30-Jun-14						31-Dec-13
		Customer			Other			Customer			Other
		Relationships			Intangibles			Relationships			Intangibles
	Gross intangible assets	$	52,047		$	4,012		$	51,544		$	3,933
	Accumulated amortization	(16,669		)	(711		)	(14,281		)	(790		)
	Net intangible assets	$	35,378		$	3,301		$	37,263		$	3,143
	At June 30, 2014, $16.8 million in net intangible assets were held in the Domestic segment and $21.8 million were held in the International segment. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $1.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and $2.2 million and $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	Based on the current carrying value of intangible assets subject to amortization, estimated amortization expense is $2.3 million for the remainder of 2014, $5.1 million for 2015, $5.2 million for 2016, $5.0 million for 2017 and $4.1 million for 2018.

Exit_and_Realignment_Costs

Exit and Realignment Costs	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Exit and Realignment Costs	'
	Exit and Realignment Costs
	We periodically incur exit and realignment and other charges associated with optimizing our operations, which includes the consolidation of distribution centers, the realignment of our distribution network, and the closure of offsite warehouses.
	For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized $6.7 million in total charges associated with exit and realignment activities. Of this amount, $4.1 million was incurred in the current quarter, of which $2.3 million was in the Domestic segment and $1.8 million was in the International segment. These charges include $2.2 million in estimated severance accruals. The remaining charges of $1.9 million were comprised of costs that were expensed as incurred in the quarter and not reflected in the table below, including $0.9 million in property related costs, $0.7 million in labor costs, and $0.2 million in information technology costs. Charges in the first quarter of 2014 were $2.6 million, of which $1.3 million was in the Domestic segment and $1.3 million was in the International segment. These charges included $1.3 million in loss accruals associated with our operating leases and estimated severance. The remaining charges of $1.3 million were comprised of costs that were expensed as incurred in the first quarter and not reflected in the table below, including $0.5 million in relocation costs, $0.5 million in property related costs, and $0.3 million in labor and other costs. We expect additional exit and realignment charges of approximately $5.0 million over the remainder of 2014 for activities initiated in the Domestic and International segments through June 30, 2014.
	For the six month period ended June 30, 2013, we recognized total charges of $1.8 million. The second quarter 2013 charges of $0.4 million were expensed as incurred in the Domestic segment. During the first quarter of 2013, we recognized total charges of $1.4 million, of which $0.9 million was in the Domestic segment and $0.5 million in the International segment. These charges included $0.5 million in loss accruals for operating leases. The remaining charges of $0.9 million were comprised of costs that were expensed as incurred and not reflected in the table below, including losses on property and equipment and other expenses.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to exit and realignment cost accruals through June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Lease			Severance and			Total
		Obligations			Other
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, December 31, 2013	$	2,434		$	475		$	2,909
	Provision for exit and realignment activities	532			807			1,339
	Cash payments, net of sublease income	(411		)	(327		)	(738		)
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, March 31, 2014	2,555			955			3,510
	Provision for exit and realignment activities	6			$	2,236		$	2,242
	Cash payments, net of sublease income	(383		)	$	(1,095	)	$	(1,478	)
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, June 30, 2014	$	2,178		$	2,096		$	4,274
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, December 31, 2012	$	5,098		$	1,116		$	6,214
	Provision for exit and realignment activities	538			3			541
	Cash payments, net of sublease income	(4,844		)	(147		)	(4,991		)
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, March 31, 2013	792			972			1,764
	Cash payments, net of sublease income	(118		)	(137		)	(255		)
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, June 30, 2013	$	674		$	835		$	1,509

Retirement_Plan

Retirement Plan	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retirement Plan	'
	Retirement Plan
	We have a noncontributory, unfunded retirement plan for certain officers and other key employees in the United States. Certain of our foreign subsidiaries also have defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of their respective employees.
	The components of net periodic benefit cost, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, were as follows:
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	40	$	33	$	75	$	66
	Interest cost	482		413		965		827
	Recognized net actuarial loss	202		341		406		683
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	724	$	787	$	1,446	$	1,576
	Certain of our foreign subsidiaries have health and welfare plans covering substantially all of their respective employees. Our expense for these plans totaled $0.5 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and $1.0 million and $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	We have $200 million of senior notes outstanding, which mature on April 15, 2016 and bear interest at 6.35% payable semi-annually (Senior Notes). We may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes or the present value of remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest discounted at the applicable Treasury Rate plus 0.25%. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the estimated fair value of the Senior Notes was $215 million and $219 million, and the related carrying amount was $204 million for both periods. The observed yield of the Senior Notes at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was 1.91% and 2.12%.
	We have a five-year $350 million Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and a syndicate of financial institutions (the Credit Agreement) expiring June 5, 2017. Under the Credit Agreement, we have the ability to request two one-year extensions and to request an increase in aggregate commitments by up to $150 million. The interest rate on the Credit Agreement, which is subject to adjustment quarterly, is based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate, plus an adjustment based on the better of our debt ratings or leverage ratio (Credit Spread) as defined by the Credit Agreement. We are charged a commitment fee of between 17.5 and 42.5 basis points on the unused portion of the facility. The terms of the Credit Agreement limit the amount of indebtedness that we may incur and require us to maintain ratios for leverage and interest coverage, including on a pro forma basis in the event of an acquisition. At June 30, 2014, we had no borrowings and letters of credit of approximately $5.0 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement, leaving $345.0 million available for borrowing. We also have a $1.5 million letter of credit outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, which supports our facilities leased in Europe.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The effective tax rate was 41.1% and 40.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 38.3% and 39.9% in the same periods of 2013. The change in rate is mainly due to the impact of foreign taxes and the effect of certain acquisition-related costs which are not deductible for tax purposes. The liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $5.0 million at June 30, 2014, and $4.6 million at December 31, 2013. Included in the liability at June 30, 2014 were $3.7 million of tax positions for which ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility.

Net_Income_per_Common_Share

Net Income per Common Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income per Common Share	'
	Net Income per Common Share
	The following summarizes the calculation of net income per common share attributable to common shareholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
		Three Months Ended    June 30,						Six Months Ended    June 30,
	(in thousands, except per share data)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	19,876		$	28,872		$	45,362		$	54,970
	Less: income allocated to unvested restricted shares	(159		)	(156		)	(345		)	(351		)
	Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic	19,717			28,716			45,017			54,619
	Add: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares - basic	19			64			68			122
	Less: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares - diluted	(19		)	(64		)	(68		)	(122		)
	Net income attributable to common shareholders - diluted	$	19,717		$	28,716		$	45,017		$	54,619
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	62,311			62,707			62,271			62,695
	Dilutive shares - stock options	5			45			9			51
	Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	62,316			62,752			62,280			62,746
	Net income per share attributable to common shareholders:
	Basic	$	0.32		$	0.46		$	0.72		$	0.87
	Diluted	$	0.32		$	0.46		$	0.72		$	0.87

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	Shareholders’ Equity
	In February 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million of our outstanding common stock to be executed at the discretion of management over a three-year period, expiring in February 2017. The program is intended, in part, to offset shares issued in conjunction with our stock incentive plans and return capital to shareholders. The program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we repurchased in open-market transactions and retired approximately 0.3 million shares of our common stock for an aggregate of $9.5 million, or an average price per share of $34.30. As of June 30, 2014, we have approximately $90.5 million remaining under the repurchase program. We have elected to allocate any excess of share repurchase price over par value to retained earnings.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The following table shows the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Defined Benefit			Currency			Other			Total
		Pension			Translation
		Plans			Adjustments
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), March 31, 2014	$	(6,372	)	$	16,359		$	146		$	10,133
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			(570		)	29			(541		)
	Income tax	—			—			—			—
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	—			(570		)	29			(541		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	202			—			(22		)	180
	Income tax	(90		)	—			8			(82		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	112			—			(14		)	98
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	112			(570		)	15			(443		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), June 30, 2014	$	(6,260	)	$	15,789		$	161		$	9,690
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), March 31, 2013	$	(10,110	)	$	1,922		$	150		$	(8,038	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			1,739			—			1,739
	Income tax	—			(56		)	—			(56		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	—			1,683			—			1,683
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	341			—			(20		)	321
	Income tax	(132		)	—			8			(124		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	209			—			(12		)	197
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	209			1,683			(12		)	1,880
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), June 30, 2013	$	(9,901	)	$	3,605		$	138		$	(6,158	)
		Defined Benefit			Currency			Other			Total
		Pension			Translation
		Plans			Adjustments
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), December 31, 2013	$	(6,479	)	$	15,892		$	155		$	9,568
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			(103		)	31			(72		)
	Income tax	—			—			—			—
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	—			(103		)	31			(72		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	406			—			(41		)	365
	Income tax	(187		)	—			16			(171		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	219			—			(25		)	194
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	219			(103		)	6			122
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), June 30, 2014	$	(6,260	)	$	15,789		$	161		$	9,690
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), December 31, 2012	$	(10,318	)	$	9,749		$	163		$	(406	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			(6,683		)	—			(6,683		)
	Income tax	—			539			—			539
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	—			(6,144		)	—			(6,144		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	683			—			(41		)	642
	Income tax	(266		)	—			16			(250		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	417			—			(25		)	392
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	417			(6,144		)	(25		)	(5,752		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), June 30, 2013	$	(9,901	)	$	3,605		$	138		$	(6,158	)
	We include amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income related to defined benefit pension plans as a component of net periodic pension cost recorded in selling, general & administrative expenses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we reclassified $0.2 million and $0.4 million of actuarial net losses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we reclassified $0.3 million and $0.7 million of actuarial net losses.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	We have contractual obligations that are required to be paid to customers in the event that certain contractual performance targets are not achieved as of specified dates, generally within 36 months from inception of the contract. These contingent obligations totaled $1.4 million as of June 30, 2014. If none of the performance targets are met as of the specified dates, and customers have met their contractual commitments, payment will be due as follows: 2014 - $0.9 million; 2015 - $0.2 million; 2016 -$0.3 million. None of these contingent obligations were accrued at June 30, 2014, as we do not consider any of them probable. We deferred the recognition of fees that are contingent upon our future performance under the terms of these contracts. As of June 30, 2014, $0.9 million of deferred revenue related to outstanding contractual performance targets was included in other current liabilities.
	Prior to exiting the direct-to-consumer business in January 2009, we received reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, and private healthcare insurers for certain customer billings. We are subject to audits of these reimbursements for up to seven years from the date of the service.
	Various issues and claims related to the acquisition and transition of Movianto remain outstanding and under review and discussion with the former owner. The ultimate outcomes of these issues and claims, including their impact on future financial results, cannot be ascertained or estimated at this time.
	During the second quarter, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Medical Action Industries Inc. (Medical Action) for $13.80 per share in cash, representing a total transaction value of approximately $208 million, including assumed debt, net of cash. The transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2014, is subject to customary closing conditions, including Medical Action shareholder approval and regulatory clearances.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	We evaluate the performance of our segments based on the operating earnings of the segments, excluding acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges.
	The following tables present financial information by segment:
		Three Months Ended   June 30,						Six Months Ended   June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenue:
	Domestic	$	2,187,535		$	2,143,691		$	4,336,451		$	4,298,406
	International	118,323			92,386			225,788			184,055
	Consolidated net revenue	$	2,305,858		$	2,236,077		$	4,562,239		$	4,482,461
	Operating earnings (loss):
	Domestic	$	48,317		$	51,245		$	101,053		$	104,151
	International	(3,623		)	(557		)	(6,811		)	(3,569		)
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	(7,593		)	(638		)	(10,855		)	(2,648		)
	Consolidated operating earnings	$	37,101		$	50,050		$	83,387		$	97,934
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Domestic	$	8,812		$	8,887		$	17,787		$	17,969
	International	5,080			3,389			9,969			6,936
	Consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	13,892		$	12,276		$	27,756		$	24,905
	Capital expenditures:
	Domestic	$	18,858		$	12,872		$	29,033		$	24,474
	International	5,737			3,398			9,790			6,573
	Consolidated capital expenditures	$	24,595		$	16,270		$	38,823		$	31,047
		30-Jun-14			31-Dec-13
	Total assets:
	Domestic	$	1,787,026		$	1,747,572
	International	484,758			474,565
	Segment assets	2,271,784			2,222,137
	Cash and cash equivalents	92,027			101,905
	Consolidated total assets	$	2,363,811		$	2,324,042

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	'
	Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
	The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information for: Owens & Minor, Inc. (O&M); the guarantors of Owens & Minor, Inc.’s Senior Notes, on a combined basis; and the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Senior Notes, on a combined basis. The guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by Owens & Minor, Inc. Separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because the guarantees by our guarantor subsidiaries are full and unconditional, as well as joint and several, and we believe the condensed consolidating financial information is more meaningful in understanding the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the guarantor subsidiaries.
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Statements of Income
	Net revenue	$	—		$	2,187,130		$	137,683		$	(18,955	)	$	2,305,858
	Cost of goods sold	—			1,978,815			63,299			(18,528		)	2,023,586
	Gross margin	—			208,315			74,384			(427		)	282,272
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	61			152,122			73,655			—			225,838
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	—			3,886			3,707			—			7,593
	Depreciation and amortization	2			8,790			5,100			—			13,892
	Other operating income, net	—			(814		)	(1,338		)	—			(2,152		)
	Operating earnings (loss)	(63		)	44,331			(6,740		)	(427		)	37,101
	Interest expense (income), net	2,924			791			(373		)	—			3,342
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(2,987		)	43,540			(6,367		)	(427		)	33,759
	Income tax (benefit) provision	(1,200		)	17,808			(2,725		)	—			13,883
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	21,663			—			—			(21,663		)	—
	Net income (loss)	19,876			25,732			(3,642		)	(22,090		)	19,876
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(443		)	111			(570		)	459			(443		)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	19,433		$	25,843		$	(4,212	)	$	(21,631	)	$	19,433
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Statements of Income
	Net revenue	$	—		$	2,143,576		$	104,259		$	(11,758	)	$	2,236,077
	Cost of goods sold	—			1,932,112			42,201			(11,667		)	1,962,646
	Gross margin	—			211,464			62,058			(91		)	273,431
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	221			152,387			59,940			—			212,548
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	—			397			241			—			638
	Depreciation and amortization	3			8,865			3,408			—			12,276
	Other operating income, net	—			(1,498		)	(583		)	—			(2,081		)
	Operating earnings (loss)	(224		)	51,313			(948		)	(91		)	50,050
	Interest expense (income), net	5,154			(1,696		)	(210		)	—			3,248
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(5,378		)	53,009			(738		)	(91		)	46,802
	Income tax (benefit) provision	(2,045		)	20,594			(618		)	(1		)	17,930
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	32,205			—			—			(32,205		)	—
	Net income (loss)	28,872			32,415			(120		)	(32,295		)	28,872
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,880			209			1,682			(1,891		)	1,880
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	30,752		$	32,624		$	1,562		$	(34,186	)	$	30,752
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net revenue	$	—		$	4,335,495		$	257,558		$	(30,814	)	$	4,562,239
	Cost of goods sold	—			3,918,280			110,897			(30,406		)	3,998,771
	Gross margin	—			417,215			146,661			(408		)	563,468
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	14			306,372			145,062			—			451,448
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	—			5,180			5,675			—			10,855
	Depreciation and amortization	1			17,741			10,014			—			27,756
	Other operating income, net	—			(7,877		)	(2,101		)	—			(9,978		)
	Operating earnings (loss)	(15		)	95,799			(11,989		)	(408		)	83,387
	Interest expense (income), net	5,399			2,034			(844		)	—			6,589
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(5,414		)	93,765			(11,145		)	(408		)	76,798
	Income tax (benefit) provision	(2,155		)	37,994			(4,403		)	—			31,436
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	48,621			—			—			(48,621		)	—
	Net income (loss)	45,362			55,771			(6,742		)	(49,029		)	45,362
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	122			218			(103		)	(115		)	122
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	45,484		$	55,989		$	(6,845	)	$	(49,144	)	$	45,484
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net revenue	$	—		$	4,298,290		$	206,240		$	(22,069	)	$	4,482,461
	Cost of goods sold	—			3,868,204			83,483			(21,708		)	3,929,979
	Gross margin	—			430,086			122,757			(361		)	552,482
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	874			308,735			120,660			—			430,269
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	—			1,259			1,389			—			2,648
	Depreciation and amortization	7			17,924			6,974			—			24,905
Other operating income, net	—			(2,142		)	(1,132		)	—			(3,274		)
Operating earnings (loss)	(881		)	104,310			(5,134		)	(361		)	97,934
Interest expense (income), net	9,549			(2,585		)	(518		)	—			6,446
Income (loss) before income taxes	(10,430		)	106,895			(4,616		)	(361		)	91,488
Income tax (benefit) provision	(4,007		)	42,051			(1,526		)	—			36,518
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	61,393			—			—			(61,393		)	—
Net income (loss)	54,970			64,844			(3,090		)	(61,754		)	54,970
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(5,752		)	416			(6,146		)	5,730			(5,752		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	49,218		$	65,260		$	(9,236	)	$	(56,024	)	$	49,218
30-Jun-14	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			guarantor
							Subsidiaries
Balance Sheets
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	56,792		$	13,098		$	22,137		$	—		$	92,027
Accounts and notes receivable, net	—			467,878			80,241			(2,940		)	545,179
Merchandise inventories	—			789,732			33,021			(1,871		)	820,882
Other current assets	281			94,250			193,118			195			287,844
Total current assets	57,073			1,364,958			328,517			(4,616		)	1,745,932
Property and equipment, net	—			102,897			104,243			—			207,140
Goodwill, net	—			247,271			28,704			—			275,975
Intangible assets, net	—			16,841			21,838			—			38,679
Due from O&M and subsidiaries	—			435,286			—			(435,286		)	—
Advances to and investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,582,217			—			—			(1,582,217		)	—
Other assets, net	320			69,262			26,502			1			96,085
Total assets	$	1,639,610		$	2,236,515		$	509,804		$	(2,022,118	)	$	2,363,811
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	—		$	650,725		$	50,863		$	(2,940	)	$	698,648
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	—			18,364			11,327			—			29,691
Deferred income taxes	—			38,818			133			—			38,951
Other accrued liabilities	5,938			87,285			157,792			—			251,015
Total current liabilities	5,938			795,192			220,115			(2,940		)	1,018,305
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	203,165			6,759			9,174			—			219,098
Due to O&M and subsidiaries	399,122			—			36,825			(435,947		)	—
Intercompany debt	—			138,890			—			(138,890		)	—
Deferred income taxes	—			30,872			11,208			—			42,080
Other liabilities	—			48,114			4,829			—			52,943
Total liabilities	608,225			1,019,827			282,151			(577,777		)	1,332,426
Equity
Common stock	126,133			—			1,500			(1,500		)	126,133
Paid-in capital	199,019			242,024			258,047			(500,071		)	199,019
Retained earnings (deficit)	696,543			980,988			(47,820		)	(933,168		)	696,543
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9,690			(6,324		)	15,926			(9,602		)	9,690
Total O&M shareholders’ equity	1,031,385			1,216,688			227,653			(1,444,341		)	1,031,385
Noncontrolling Interest	—			—			—			—			—
Total equity	1,031,385			1,216,688			227,653			(1,444,341		)	1,031,385
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,639,610		$	2,236,515		$	509,804		$	(2,022,118	)	$	2,363,811
December 31, 2013	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Balance Sheets
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	74,391		$	2,012		$	25,502		$	—		$	101,905
Accounts and notes receivable, net	—			496,310			79,722			(3,178		)	572,854
Merchandise inventories	—			750,999			22,128			(1,464		)	771,663
Other current assets	201			72,049			207,058			202			279,510
Total current assets	74,592			1,321,370			334,410			(4,440		)	1,725,932
Property and equipment, net	2			96,500			95,459			—			191,961
Goodwill, net	—			247,271			28,168			—			275,439
Intangible assets, net	—			17,881			22,525			—			40,406
Due from O&M and subsidiaries	—			377,786			—			(377,786		)	—
Advances to and investments in consolidated subsidiaries	1,533,294			—			—			(1,533,294		)	—
Other assets, net	408			63,848			26,048			—			90,304
Total assets	$	1,608,296		$	2,124,656		$	506,610		$	(1,915,520	)	$	2,324,042
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	—		$	595,865		$	51,185		$	(3,178	)	$	643,872
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	—			12,792			10,504			—			23,296
Deferred income taxes	—			41,464			149			—			41,613
Other current liabilities	6,811			87,795			185,792			—			280,398
Total current liabilities	6,811			737,916			247,630			(3,178		)	989,179
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	204,028			7,228			2,559			—			213,815
Due to O&M and subsidiaries	373,544			—			2,910			(376,454		)	—
Intercompany debt	—			138,890			—			(138,890		)	—
Deferred income taxes	—			32,173			11,554			—			43,727
Other liabilities	—			47,816			4,462			—			52,278
Total liabilities	584,383			964,023			269,115			(518,522		)	1,298,999
Equity
Common stock	126,193			—			1,500			(1,500		)	126,193
Paid-in capital	196,605			242,024			259,864			(501,888		)	196,605
Retained earnings (deficit)	691,547			925,184			(41,029		)	(884,155		)	691,547
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9,568			(6,575		)	16,030			(9,455		)	9,568
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders’ equity	1,023,913			1,160,633			236,365			(1,396,998		)	1,023,913
Noncontrolling interest	—			—			1,130			—			1,130
Total equity	1,023,913			1,160,633			237,495			(1,396,998		)	1,025,043
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,608,296		$	2,124,656		$	506,610		$	(1,915,520	)	$	2,324,042
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Statements of Cash Flows
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	45,362		$	55,771		$	(6,742	)	$	(49,029	)	$	45,362
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(48,621		)	—			—			48,621			—
Depreciation and amortization	1			17,741			10,014			—			27,756
Share-based compensation expense	—			4,190			—			—			4,190
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	—			146			188			—			334
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	—			(4,117		)	(1,034		)	—			(5,151		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable	—			28,286			428			(237		)	28,477
Merchandise inventories	—			(38,733		)	(10,248		)	406			(48,575		)
Accounts payable	—			54,860			(177		)	239			54,922
Net change in other assets and liabilities	(952		)	(15,272		)	(16,541		)	—			(32,765		)
Other, net	(776		)	(280		)	(22		)	—			(1,078		)
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	(4,986		)	102,592			(24,134		)	—			73,472
Investing activities:
Proceeds from the sale of investment				1,937									1,937
Additions to property and equipment	—			(16,777		)	(8,880		)	—			(25,657		)
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	—			(12,256		)	(910		)	—			(13,166		)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	—			35			10			—			45
Cash used for investing activities	—			(27,061		)	(9,780		)	—			(36,841		)
Financing activities:
Change in intercompany advances	28,847			(62,995		)	34,148			—			—
Cash dividends paid	(31,564		)	—			—			—			(31,564		)
Repurchases of common stock	(9,448		)	—			—			—			(9,448		)
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	444			—			—			—			444
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,180			—			—			—			1,180
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	—			—			(1,500		)	—			(1,500		)
Other, net	(2,072		)	(1,450		)	(919		)	—			(4,441		)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(12,613		)	(64,445		)	31,729			—			(45,329		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1,180		)	—			(1,180		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(17,599		)	11,086			(3,365		)	—			(9,878		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	74,391			2,012			25,502			—			101,905
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	56,792		$	13,098		$	22,137		$	—		$	92,027
Six months ended June 30, 2013	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Statements of Cash Flows
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	54,970		$	64,844		$	(3,090	)	$	(61,754	)	$	54,970
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:													—
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(61,393		)	—			—			61,393			—
Depreciation and amortization	7			17,924			6,974			—			24,905
Share-based compensation expense	—			3,449			—			—			3,449
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	—			297			18			—			315
Deferred income tax expense	—			7,443			(1,666		)	—			5,777
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:													—
Accounts and notes receivable	—			3,061			426			(1,698		)	1,789
Merchandise inventories	—			(23,151		)	(8,386		)	361			(31,176		)
Accounts payable	—			151,208			38,500			1,698			191,406
Net change in other assets and liabilities	636			(24,934		)	(45,164		)	—			(69,462		)
Other, net	(809		)	331			(2,316		)	—			(2,794		)
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	(6,589		)	200,472			(14,704		)	—			179,179
Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment	—			(12,640		)	(3,581		)	—			(16,221		)
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	—			(11,816		)	(3,010		)	—			(14,826		)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	—			59			9			—			68
Cash used for investing activities	—			(24,397		)	(6,582		)	—			(30,979		)
Financing activities:
Change in intercompany advances	143,569			(174,270		)	30,701			—			—
Cash dividends paid	(30,411		)	—			—			—			(30,411		)
Repurchases of common stock	(8,297		)	—			—			—			(8,297		)
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	550			—			—			—			550
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	4,195			—			—			—			4,195
Other, net	(2,510		)	(1,364		)	(1,293		)	—			(5,167		)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	107,096			(175,634		)	29,408			—			(39,130		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			868			—			868
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	100,507			441			8,990			—			109,938
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	58,190			13,641			26,057			—			97,888
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	158,697		$	14,082		$	35,047		$	—		$	207,826

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	There has been no change in our significant accounting policies from those contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	We adopted an Accounting Standard Update (ASU) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.
	On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued an ASU, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective on January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are evaluating the effect that the ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Use_1

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Owens & Minor, Inc. and the subsidiaries it controls (we, us, or our) and contain all adjustments (which are comprised only of normal recurring accruals and use of estimates) necessary to conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). During the quarter, we purchased the remaining outside stockholder's interest in a consolidated subsidiary that was partially owned. Therefore we no longer present a noncontrolling interest as a component of equity as of June 30, 2014. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.
Reclassification and Correction	'
	Reclassification and Correction
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. In addition, after completing a review of customer contracts in the International segment in the fourth quarter of 2013, we determined a net presentation of revenues for certain contracts is more representative of the customer arrangement. Certain amounts in the prior period statement of income were revised to reflect this net presentation of revenues. As a result, prior year net revenue and cost of goods sold each decreased by $30.6 million for the three month period and $59.9 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2013. The change did not affect cash flows, gross margin, operating earnings or net income in 2013.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Fair Value	'
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, financing receivables, accounts payable and financing payables included in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market (Level 1) or, if quoted market prices or dealer quotes are not available, on the borrowing rates currently available for loans with similar terms, credit ratings and average remaining maturities (Level 2). See Note 7 for the fair value of long-term debt.
Share Repurchase	'
	We have elected to allocate any excess of share repurchase price over par value to retained earnings.
Segment Reporting	'
	We evaluate the performance of our segments based on the operating earnings of the segments, excluding acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill through June 30, 2014:
		Domestic			International			Total
		Segment			Segment
	Carrying amount of goodwill, December 31, 2013	$	248,498		$	26,941		$	275,439
	Currency translation adjustments	—			536			536
	Carrying amount of goodwill, June 30, 2014	$	248,498		$	27,477		$	275,975
Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible assets at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, were as follows:
		30-Jun-14						31-Dec-13
		Customer			Other			Customer			Other
		Relationships			Intangibles			Relationships			Intangibles
	Gross intangible assets	$	52,047		$	4,012		$	51,544		$	3,933
	Accumulated amortization	(16,669		)	(711		)	(14,281		)	(790		)
	Net intangible assets	$	35,378		$	3,301		$	37,263		$	3,143

Exit_and_Realignment_Costs_Tab

Exit and Realignment Costs (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Summary of Accrued Exit Costs	'
	The following table summarizes the activity related to exit and realignment cost accruals through June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Lease			Severance and			Total
		Obligations			Other
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, December 31, 2013	$	2,434		$	475		$	2,909
	Provision for exit and realignment activities	532			807			1,339
	Cash payments, net of sublease income	(411		)	(327		)	(738		)
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, March 31, 2014	2,555			955			3,510
	Provision for exit and realignment activities	6			$	2,236		$	2,242
	Cash payments, net of sublease income	(383		)	$	(1,095	)	$	(1,478	)
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, June 30, 2014	$	2,178		$	2,096		$	4,274
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, December 31, 2012	$	5,098		$	1,116		$	6,214
	Provision for exit and realignment activities	538			3			541
	Cash payments, net of sublease income	(4,844		)	(147		)	(4,991		)
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, March 31, 2013	792			972			1,764
	Cash payments, net of sublease income	(118		)	(137		)	(255		)
	Accrued exit and realignment costs, June 30, 2013	$	674		$	835		$	1,509

Retirement_Plan_Tables

Retirement Plan (Tables) (Domestic Retirement Plans)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Domestic Retirement Plans	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Domestic Retirement Plan	'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, were as follows:
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	40	$	33	$	75	$	66
	Interest cost	482		413		965		827
	Recognized net actuarial loss	202		341		406		683
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	724	$	787	$	1,446	$	1,576

Net_Income_per_Common_Share_Ta

Net Income per Common Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Summary of Calculation of Net Income Per Common Share	'
	The following summarizes the calculation of net income per common share attributable to common shareholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
		Three Months Ended    June 30,						Six Months Ended    June 30,
	(in thousands, except per share data)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	19,876		$	28,872		$	45,362		$	54,970
	Less: income allocated to unvested restricted shares	(159		)	(156		)	(345		)	(351		)
	Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic	19,717			28,716			45,017			54,619
	Add: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares - basic	19			64			68			122
	Less: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares - diluted	(19		)	(64		)	(68		)	(122		)
	Net income attributable to common shareholders - diluted	$	19,717		$	28,716		$	45,017		$	54,619
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	62,311			62,707			62,271			62,695
	Dilutive shares - stock options	5			45			9			51
	Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	62,316			62,752			62,280			62,746
	Net income per share attributable to common shareholders:
	Basic	$	0.32		$	0.46		$	0.72		$	0.87
	Diluted	$	0.32		$	0.46		$	0.72		$	0.87

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component	'
	The following table shows the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Defined Benefit			Currency			Other			Total
		Pension			Translation
		Plans			Adjustments
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), March 31, 2014	$	(6,372	)	$	16,359		$	146		$	10,133
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			(570		)	29			(541		)
	Income tax	—			—			—			—
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	—			(570		)	29			(541		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	202			—			(22		)	180
	Income tax	(90		)	—			8			(82		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	112			—			(14		)	98
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	112			(570		)	15			(443		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), June 30, 2014	$	(6,260	)	$	15,789		$	161		$	9,690
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), March 31, 2013	$	(10,110	)	$	1,922		$	150		$	(8,038	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			1,739			—			1,739
	Income tax	—			(56		)	—			(56		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	—			1,683			—			1,683
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	341			—			(20		)	321
	Income tax	(132		)	—			8			(124		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	209			—			(12		)	197
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	209			1,683			(12		)	1,880
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), June 30, 2013	$	(9,901	)	$	3,605		$	138		$	(6,158	)
		Defined Benefit			Currency			Other			Total
		Pension			Translation
		Plans			Adjustments
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), December 31, 2013	$	(6,479	)	$	15,892		$	155		$	9,568
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			(103		)	31			(72		)
	Income tax	—			—			—			—
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	—			(103		)	31			(72		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	406			—			(41		)	365
	Income tax	(187		)	—			16			(171		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	219			—			(25		)	194
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	219			(103		)	6			122
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), June 30, 2014	$	(6,260	)	$	15,789		$	161		$	9,690
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), December 31, 2012	$	(10,318	)	$	9,749		$	163		$	(406	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—			(6,683		)	—			(6,683		)
	Income tax	—			539			—			539
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	—			(6,144		)	—			(6,144		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	683			—			(41		)	642
	Income tax	(266		)	—			16			(250		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	417			—			(25		)	392
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	417			(6,144		)	(25		)	(5,752		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), June 30, 2013	$	(9,901	)	$	3,605		$	138		$	(6,158	)

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Financial Information by Segment	'
	The following tables present financial information by segment:
		Three Months Ended   June 30,						Six Months Ended   June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net revenue:
	Domestic	$	2,187,535		$	2,143,691		$	4,336,451		$	4,298,406
	International	118,323			92,386			225,788			184,055
	Consolidated net revenue	$	2,305,858		$	2,236,077		$	4,562,239		$	4,482,461
	Operating earnings (loss):
	Domestic	$	48,317		$	51,245		$	101,053		$	104,151
	International	(3,623		)	(557		)	(6,811		)	(3,569		)
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	(7,593		)	(638		)	(10,855		)	(2,648		)
	Consolidated operating earnings	$	37,101		$	50,050		$	83,387		$	97,934
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Domestic	$	8,812		$	8,887		$	17,787		$	17,969
	International	5,080			3,389			9,969			6,936
	Consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	13,892		$	12,276		$	27,756		$	24,905
	Capital expenditures:
	Domestic	$	18,858		$	12,872		$	29,033		$	24,474
	International	5,737			3,398			9,790			6,573
	Consolidated capital expenditures	$	24,595		$	16,270		$	38,823		$	31,047
Consolidated Total Assets	'
		30-Jun-14			31-Dec-13
	Total assets:
	Domestic	$	1,787,026		$	1,747,572
	International	484,758			474,565
	Segment assets	2,271,784			2,222,137
	Cash and cash equivalents	92,027			101,905
	Consolidated total assets	$	2,363,811		$	2,324,042

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Income	'
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Statements of Income
	Net revenue	$	—		$	2,187,130		$	137,683		$	(18,955	)	$	2,305,858
	Cost of goods sold	—			1,978,815			63,299			(18,528		)	2,023,586
	Gross margin	—			208,315			74,384			(427		)	282,272
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	61			152,122			73,655			—			225,838
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	—			3,886			3,707			—			7,593
	Depreciation and amortization	2			8,790			5,100			—			13,892
	Other operating income, net	—			(814		)	(1,338		)	—			(2,152		)
	Operating earnings (loss)	(63		)	44,331			(6,740		)	(427		)	37,101
	Interest expense (income), net	2,924			791			(373		)	—			3,342
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(2,987		)	43,540			(6,367		)	(427		)	33,759
	Income tax (benefit) provision	(1,200		)	17,808			(2,725		)	—			13,883
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	21,663			—			—			(21,663		)	—
	Net income (loss)	19,876			25,732			(3,642		)	(22,090		)	19,876
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(443		)	111			(570		)	459			(443		)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	19,433		$	25,843		$	(4,212	)	$	(21,631	)	$	19,433
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Statements of Income
	Net revenue	$	—		$	2,143,576		$	104,259		$	(11,758	)	$	2,236,077
	Cost of goods sold	—			1,932,112			42,201			(11,667		)	1,962,646
	Gross margin	—			211,464			62,058			(91		)	273,431
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	221			152,387			59,940			—			212,548
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	—			397			241			—			638
	Depreciation and amortization	3			8,865			3,408			—			12,276
	Other operating income, net	—			(1,498		)	(583		)	—			(2,081		)
	Operating earnings (loss)	(224		)	51,313			(948		)	(91		)	50,050
	Interest expense (income), net	5,154			(1,696		)	(210		)	—			3,248
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(5,378		)	53,009			(738		)	(91		)	46,802
	Income tax (benefit) provision	(2,045		)	20,594			(618		)	(1		)	17,930
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	32,205			—			—			(32,205		)	—
	Net income (loss)	28,872			32,415			(120		)	(32,295		)	28,872
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,880			209			1,682			(1,891		)	1,880
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	30,752		$	32,624		$	1,562		$	(34,186	)	$	30,752
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net revenue	$	—		$	4,335,495		$	257,558		$	(30,814	)	$	4,562,239
	Cost of goods sold	—			3,918,280			110,897			(30,406		)	3,998,771
	Gross margin	—			417,215			146,661			(408		)	563,468
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	14			306,372			145,062			—			451,448
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	—			5,180			5,675			—			10,855
	Depreciation and amortization	1			17,741			10,014			—			27,756
	Other operating income, net	—			(7,877		)	(2,101		)	—			(9,978		)
	Operating earnings (loss)	(15		)	95,799			(11,989		)	(408		)	83,387
	Interest expense (income), net	5,399			2,034			(844		)	—			6,589
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(5,414		)	93,765			(11,145		)	(408		)	76,798
	Income tax (benefit) provision	(2,155		)	37,994			(4,403		)	—			31,436
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	48,621			—			—			(48,621		)	—
	Net income (loss)	45,362			55,771			(6,742		)	(49,029		)	45,362
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	122			218			(103		)	(115		)	122
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	45,484		$	55,989		$	(6,845	)	$	(49,144	)	$	45,484
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net revenue	$	—		$	4,298,290		$	206,240		$	(22,069	)	$	4,482,461
	Cost of goods sold	—			3,868,204			83,483			(21,708		)	3,929,979
	Gross margin	—			430,086			122,757			(361		)	552,482
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	874			308,735			120,660			—			430,269
	Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	—			1,259			1,389			—			2,648
	Depreciation and amortization	7			17,924			6,974			—			24,905
	Other operating income, net	—			(2,142		)	(1,132		)	—			(3,274		)
	Operating earnings (loss)	(881		)	104,310			(5,134		)	(361		)	97,934
Interest expense (income), net	9,549			(2,585		)	(518		)	—			6,446
Income (loss) before income taxes	(10,430		)	106,895			(4,616		)	(361		)	91,488
Income tax (benefit) provision	(4,007		)	42,051			(1,526		)	—			36,518
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	61,393			—			—			(61,393		)	—
Net income (loss)	54,970			64,844			(3,090		)	(61,754		)	54,970
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(5,752		)	416			(6,146		)	5,730			(5,752		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	49,218		$	65,260		$	(9,236	)	$	(56,024	)	$	49,218
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets	'
	30-Jun-14	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			guarantor
								Subsidiaries
	Balance Sheets
	Assets
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	56,792		$	13,098		$	22,137		$	—		$	92,027
	Accounts and notes receivable, net	—			467,878			80,241			(2,940		)	545,179
	Merchandise inventories	—			789,732			33,021			(1,871		)	820,882
	Other current assets	281			94,250			193,118			195			287,844
	Total current assets	57,073			1,364,958			328,517			(4,616		)	1,745,932
	Property and equipment, net	—			102,897			104,243			—			207,140
	Goodwill, net	—			247,271			28,704			—			275,975
	Intangible assets, net	—			16,841			21,838			—			38,679
	Due from O&M and subsidiaries	—			435,286			—			(435,286		)	—
	Advances to and investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,582,217			—			—			(1,582,217		)	—
	Other assets, net	320			69,262			26,502			1			96,085
	Total assets	$	1,639,610		$	2,236,515		$	509,804		$	(2,022,118	)	$	2,363,811
	Liabilities and equity
	Current liabilities
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	650,725		$	50,863		$	(2,940	)	$	698,648
	Accrued payroll and related liabilities	—			18,364			11,327			—			29,691
	Deferred income taxes	—			38,818			133			—			38,951
	Other accrued liabilities	5,938			87,285			157,792			—			251,015
	Total current liabilities	5,938			795,192			220,115			(2,940		)	1,018,305
	Long-term debt, excluding current portion	203,165			6,759			9,174			—			219,098
	Due to O&M and subsidiaries	399,122			—			36,825			(435,947		)	—
	Intercompany debt	—			138,890			—			(138,890		)	—
	Deferred income taxes	—			30,872			11,208			—			42,080
	Other liabilities	—			48,114			4,829			—			52,943
	Total liabilities	608,225			1,019,827			282,151			(577,777		)	1,332,426
	Equity
	Common stock	126,133			—			1,500			(1,500		)	126,133
	Paid-in capital	199,019			242,024			258,047			(500,071		)	199,019
	Retained earnings (deficit)	696,543			980,988			(47,820		)	(933,168		)	696,543
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9,690			(6,324		)	15,926			(9,602		)	9,690
	Total O&M shareholders’ equity	1,031,385			1,216,688			227,653			(1,444,341		)	1,031,385
	Noncontrolling Interest	—			—			—			—			—
	Total equity	1,031,385			1,216,688			227,653			(1,444,341		)	1,031,385
	Total liabilities and equity	$	1,639,610		$	2,236,515		$	509,804		$	(2,022,118	)	$	2,363,811
	December 31, 2013	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Balance Sheets
	Assets
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	74,391		$	2,012		$	25,502		$	—		$	101,905
	Accounts and notes receivable, net	—			496,310			79,722			(3,178		)	572,854
	Merchandise inventories	—			750,999			22,128			(1,464		)	771,663
	Other current assets	201			72,049			207,058			202			279,510
	Total current assets	74,592			1,321,370			334,410			(4,440		)	1,725,932
	Property and equipment, net	2			96,500			95,459			—			191,961
	Goodwill, net	—			247,271			28,168			—			275,439
	Intangible assets, net	—			17,881			22,525			—			40,406
	Due from O&M and subsidiaries	—			377,786			—			(377,786		)	—
	Advances to and investments in consolidated subsidiaries	1,533,294			—			—			(1,533,294		)	—
	Other assets, net	408			63,848			26,048			—			90,304
	Total assets	$	1,608,296		$	2,124,656		$	506,610		$	(1,915,520	)	$	2,324,042
	Liabilities and equity
	Current liabilities
	Accounts payable	$	—		$	595,865		$	51,185		$	(3,178	)	$	643,872
	Accrued payroll and related liabilities	—			12,792			10,504			—			23,296
	Deferred income taxes	—			41,464			149			—			41,613
	Other current liabilities	6,811			87,795			185,792			—			280,398
Total current liabilities	6,811			737,916			247,630			(3,178		)	989,179
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	204,028			7,228			2,559			—			213,815
Due to O&M and subsidiaries	373,544			—			2,910			(376,454		)	—
Intercompany debt	—			138,890			—			(138,890		)	—
Deferred income taxes	—			32,173			11,554			—			43,727
Other liabilities	—			47,816			4,462			—			52,278
Total liabilities	584,383			964,023			269,115			(518,522		)	1,298,999
Equity
Common stock	126,193			—			1,500			(1,500		)	126,193
Paid-in capital	196,605			242,024			259,864			(501,888		)	196,605
Retained earnings (deficit)	691,547			925,184			(41,029		)	(884,155		)	691,547
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9,568			(6,575		)	16,030			(9,455		)	9,568
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders’ equity	1,023,913			1,160,633			236,365			(1,396,998		)	1,023,913
Noncontrolling interest	—			—			1,130			—			1,130
Total equity	1,023,913			1,160,633			237,495			(1,396,998		)	1,025,043
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,608,296		$	2,124,656		$	506,610		$	(1,915,520	)	$	2,324,042
Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	'
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Statements of Cash Flows
	Operating activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	45,362		$	55,771		$	(6,742	)	$	(49,029	)	$	45,362
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(48,621		)	—			—			48,621			—
	Depreciation and amortization	1			17,741			10,014			—			27,756
	Share-based compensation expense	—			4,190			—			—			4,190
	Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	—			146			188			—			334
	Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	—			(4,117		)	(1,034		)	—			(5,151		)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts and notes receivable	—			28,286			428			(237		)	28,477
	Merchandise inventories	—			(38,733		)	(10,248		)	406			(48,575		)
	Accounts payable	—			54,860			(177		)	239			54,922
	Net change in other assets and liabilities	(952		)	(15,272		)	(16,541		)	—			(32,765		)
	Other, net	(776		)	(280		)	(22		)	—			(1,078		)
	Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	(4,986		)	102,592			(24,134		)	—			73,472
	Investing activities:
	Proceeds from the sale of investment				1,937									1,937
	Additions to property and equipment	—			(16,777		)	(8,880		)	—			(25,657		)
	Additions to computer software and intangible assets	—			(12,256		)	(910		)	—			(13,166		)
	Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	—			35			10			—			45
	Cash used for investing activities	—			(27,061		)	(9,780		)	—			(36,841		)
	Financing activities:
	Change in intercompany advances	28,847			(62,995		)	34,148			—			—
	Cash dividends paid	(31,564		)	—			—			—			(31,564		)
	Repurchases of common stock	(9,448		)	—			—			—			(9,448		)
	Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	444			—			—			—			444
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,180			—			—			—			1,180
	Purchase of noncontrolling interest	—			—			(1,500		)	—			(1,500		)
	Other, net	(2,072		)	(1,450		)	(919		)	—			(4,441		)
	Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(12,613		)	(64,445		)	31,729			—			(45,329		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1,180		)	—			(1,180		)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(17,599		)	11,086			(3,365		)	—			(9,878		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	74,391			2,012			25,502			—			101,905
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	56,792		$	13,098		$	22,137		$	—		$	92,027
	Six months ended June 30, 2013	Owens &			Guarantor			Non-guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Minor, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Statements of Cash Flows
	Operating activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	54,970		$	64,844		$	(3,090	)	$	(61,754	)	$	54,970
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:													—
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(61,393		)	—			—			61,393			—
	Depreciation and amortization	7			17,924			6,974			—			24,905
	Share-based compensation expense	—			3,449			—			—			3,449
	Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	—			297			18			—			315
	Deferred income tax expense	—			7,443			(1,666		)	—			5,777
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:													—
	Accounts and notes receivable	—			3,061			426			(1,698		)	1,789
	Merchandise inventories	—			(23,151		)	(8,386		)	361			(31,176		)
	Accounts payable	—			151,208			38,500			1,698			191,406
	Net change in other assets and liabilities	636			(24,934		)	(45,164		)	—			(69,462		)
	Other, net	(809		)	331			(2,316		)	—			(2,794		)
	Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	(6,589		)	200,472			(14,704		)	—			179,179
	Investing activities:
	Additions to property and equipment	—			(12,640		)	(3,581		)	—			(16,221		)
	Additions to computer software and intangible assets	—			(11,816		)	(3,010		)	—			(14,826		)
	Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	—			59			9			—			68
	Cash used for investing activities	—			(24,397		)	(6,582		)	—			(30,979		)
	Financing activities:
	Change in intercompany advances	143,569			(174,270		)	30,701			—			—
	Cash dividends paid	(30,411		)	—			—			—			(30,411		)
Repurchases of common stock	(8,297		)	—			—			—			(8,297		)
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	550			—			—			—			550
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	4,195			—			—			—			4,195
Other, net	(2,510		)	(1,364		)	(1,293		)	—			(5,167		)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	107,096			(175,634		)	29,408			—			(39,130		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			868			—			868
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	100,507			441			8,990			—			109,938
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	58,190			13,641			26,057			—			97,888
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	158,697		$	14,082		$	35,047		$	—		$	207,826

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Use_2

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Net Revenue	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$30.60	$59.90
Cost of Goods Sold	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$30.60	$59.90

Financing_Receivables_and_Paya1

Financing Receivables and Payables - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivables [Line Items]	'	'
Other liabilities	$251,015,000	$280,398,000
Financing Receivable	'	'
Financing Receivables [Line Items]	'	'
Other current assets	174,600,000	198,500,000
Financing Payables	'	'
Financing Receivables [Line Items]	'	'
Other liabilities	$134,300,000	$165,300,000

Changes_in_Carrying_Amount_of_

Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Carrying amount of goodwill, December 31, 2013	$275,439
Currency translation adjustments	536
Carrying amount of goodwill, June 30, 2014	275,975
Domestic Segment	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Carrying amount of goodwill, December 31, 2013	248,498
Currency translation adjustments	0
Carrying amount of goodwill, June 30, 2014	248,498
International Segment	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Carrying amount of goodwill, December 31, 2013	26,941
Currency translation adjustments	536
Carrying amount of goodwill, June 30, 2014	$27,477

Intangible_Assets_Detail

Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net intangible assets	$38,679	$40,406
Customer Relationships	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross intangible assets	52,047	51,544
Accumulated amortization	-16,669	-14,281
Net intangible assets	35,378	37,263
Other Intangibles	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross intangible assets	4,012	3,933
Accumulated amortization	-711	-790
Net intangible assets	$3,301	$3,143

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	$38,679,000	'	$38,679,000	'	$40,406,000
Amortization expense for intangible assets	1,100,000	1,000,000	2,200,000	1,900,000	'
Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2014	2,300,000	'	2,300,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for 2015	5,100,000	'	5,100,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for 2016	5,200,000	'	5,200,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for 2017	5,000,000	'	5,000,000	'	'
Estimated amortization expense for 2018	4,100,000	'	4,100,000	'	'
Domestic Segment	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	16,800,000	'	16,800,000	'	'
International Segment	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	$21,800,000	'	$21,800,000	'	'

Exit_and_Realignment_Costs_Add

Exit and Realignment Costs - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total charges with exit activities	$4.10	$2.60	'	$1.40	$6.70	$1.80
Severance Costs	2.2	'	'	'	'	'
Losses accruals associated with operating leases and estimated severance	0.2	1.3	'	0.5	'	'
Charges expensed as incurred	1.9	1.3	0.4	0.9	'	'
Relocation Expenses	'	0.5	'	'	'	'
Property Related Expenses	0.9	0.5	'	'	'	'
Labor Related Restructuring Costs	0.7	0.3	'	'	'	'
Expect additional charges	5	'	'	'	'	'
Domestic Segment	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total charges with exit activities	2.3	1.3	'	0.9	'	'
International Segment	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total charges with exit activities	$1.80	$1.30	'	$0.50	'	'

Accrual_for_Exit_and_Realignme

Accrual for Exit and Realignment Costs (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accrued exit and realignment costs, beginning of period	$3,510	$2,909	$1,764	$6,214
Provision for exit and realignment activities	2,242	1,339	'	541
Cash payments, net of sublease income	-1,478	-738	-255	-4,991
Accrued exit and realignment costs, end of period	4,274	3,510	1,509	1,764
Lease Obligations	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accrued exit and realignment costs, beginning of period	2,555	2,434	792	5,098
Provision for exit and realignment activities	6	532	'	538
Cash payments, net of sublease income	-383	-411	-118	-4,844
Accrued exit and realignment costs, end of period	2,178	2,555	674	792
Severance and Other	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accrued exit and realignment costs, beginning of period	955	475	972	1,116
Provision for exit and realignment activities	2,236	807	'	3
Cash payments, net of sublease income	-1,095	-327	-137	-147
Accrued exit and realignment costs, end of period	$2,096	$955	$835	$972

Retirement_Plan_Additional_Inf

Retirement Plan - Additional Information (Detail) (Health and Welfare Plans of Foreign Subsidiaries, USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Health and Welfare Plans of Foreign Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Health and welfare plans expense	$0.50	$0.30	$1	$0.50

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Ben

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) (Domestic Retirement Plans, USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Domestic Retirement Plans	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$40	$33	$75	$66
Interest cost	482	413	965	827
Recognized net actuarial loss	202	341	406	683
Net periodic benefit cost	$724	$787	$1,446	$1,576

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Borrowings outstanding	$0	'
Amount available for borrowing	345,000,000	'
Revolving Credit Facility	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maturity period	'5 years	'
Expiration date	5-Jun-17	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	350,000,000	'
Number of extension	2	'
Term of each extension (in years)	'1 year	'
Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Commitment fee charged on unused portion of facility	0.18%	'
Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Commitment fee charged on unused portion of facility	0.43%	'
Revolving Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	150,000,000	'
Senior Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	200,000,000	'
Maturity date of debt	15-Apr-16	'
Interest rate of debt	6.35%	'
Senior Notes, redemption price percentage on principal amount	100.00%	'
Senior Notes redemption price description	'We may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes or the present value of remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest discounted at the applicable Treasury Rate plus 0.25%.	'
Rate of interest discounted	0.25%	'
Estimated fair value of the Senior Notes	215,000,000	219,000,000
Carrying amount of senior notes	204,000,000	204,000,000
Debt, fair value interest rate	1.91%	2.12%
Letter of Credit	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Borrowings outstanding	5,000,000	'
European Lease Agreement | Replaced Line of Credit	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Borrowings outstanding	$1,500,000	$1,500,000

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective income tax rate	41.10%	38.30%	40.90%	39.90%	'
Liability for unrecognized tax benefit	$5	'	$5	'	$4.60
Unrecognized tax benefit highly certain	$3.70	'	$3.70	'	'

Summary_of_Calculation_of_Net_

Summary of Calculation of Net Income Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Numerator:	'	'	'	'
Net income	$19,876	$28,872	$45,362	$54,970
Less: income allocated to unvested restricted shares	-159	-156	-345	-351
Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic	19,717	28,716	45,017	54,619
Add: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares - basic	19	64	68	122
Less: undistributed income attributable to unvested restricted shares - diluted	-19	-64	-68	-122
Net income attributable to common shareholders - diluted	$19,717	$28,716	$45,017	$54,619
Denominator:	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	62,311	62,707	62,271	62,695
Dilutive shares - stock options (in shares)	5	45	9	51
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	62,316	62,752	62,280	62,746
Net income per share attributable to common shareholders:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in usd per share)	$0.32	$0.46	$0.72	$0.87
Diluted (in usd per share)	$0.32	$0.46	$0.72	$0.87

Shareholders_Equity_Additional

Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'	'
Share repurchase program, authorized amount	$100,000,000	'
Stock repurchase program, term (in years)	'3 years	'
Stock repurchase program, expiration date	'	'2017-02
Stock repurchased and retired, shares	'	277
Stock repurchased and retired, value	'	9,500,000
Stock repurchase program, average price in USD per share	'	$34.30
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	'	$90,500,000

Changes_in_Accumulated_Income_

Changes in Accumulated Income Loss by Component (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),Beginning Balance	$10,133	($8,038)	$9,568	($406)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-541	1,739	-72	-6,683
Income tax	0	-56	0	539
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	-541	1,683	-72	-6,144
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	180	321	365	642
Income tax	-82	-124	-171	-250
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	98	197	194	392
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-443	1,880	122	-5,752
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),Ending Balance	9,690	-6,158	9,690	-6,158
Defined Benefit Pension Plans	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),Beginning Balance	-6,372	-10,110	-6,479	-10,318
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	'	'	0	0
Income tax	'	'	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	'	'	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	202	341	406	683
Income tax	-90	-132	-187	-266
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	112	209	219	417
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	112	209	219	417
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),Ending Balance	-6,260	-9,901	-6,260	-9,901
Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),Beginning Balance	16,359	1,922	15,892	9,749
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-570	1,739	-103	-6,683
Income tax	0	-56	0	539
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	-570	1,683	-103	-6,144
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-570	1,683	-103	-6,144
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),Ending Balance	15,789	3,605	15,789	3,605
Other	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),Beginning Balance	146	150	155	163
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	29	0	31	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	29	0	31	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-22	-20	-41	-41
Income tax	8	8	16	16
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-14	-12	-25	-25
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	15	-12	6	-25
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),Ending Balance	$161	$138	$161	$138

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income related to defined benefit pension plans as component of net periodic benefit cost, actuarial net loss	$0.20	$0.30	$0.40	$0.70

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contractual obligations, repayment term	'36 months
Total contingent obligations due if contractual performance targets are not achieved	$1.40
Total contingent obligations due in 2015 if contractual performance targets are not achieved	0.9
Total contingent obligations due in 2016 if contractual performance targets are not achieved	0.2
Loss Contingency Possible Range Of Loss Maximum Year Three	0.3
Deferred revenue related to outstanding contractual performance targets	$0.90
Audit reimbursement period (in years), maximum	'7 years

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Acquisition (Details) (Medical Action, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Medical Action	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Acquisition share price (USD per share)	$13.80
Transaction value	$208

Financial_Information_by_Segme

Financial Information by Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	$2,305,858	$2,236,077	$4,562,239	$4,482,461
Operating earnings (loss):	37,101	50,050	83,387	97,934
Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	-7,593	-638	-10,855	-2,648
Depreciation and amortization	13,892	12,276	27,756	24,905
Capital expenditures	24,595	16,270	38,823	31,047
Domestic	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	2,187,535	2,143,691	4,336,451	4,298,406
Operating earnings (loss):	48,317	51,245	101,053	104,151
Depreciation and amortization	8,812	8,887	17,787	17,969
Capital expenditures	18,858	12,872	29,033	24,474
International	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	118,323	92,386	225,788	184,055
Operating earnings (loss):	-3,623	-557	-6,811	-3,569
Depreciation and amortization	5,080	3,389	9,969	6,936
Capital expenditures	$5,737	$3,398	$9,790	$6,573

Consolidated_Total_Assets_Deta

Consolidated Total Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$92,027	$101,905	$207,826	$97,888
Assets	2,363,811	2,324,042	'	'
Operating Segments	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets	2,271,784	2,222,137	'	'
Operating Segments | Domestic	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets	1,787,026	1,747,572	'	'
Operating Segments | International	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Assets	$484,758	$474,565	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Percentage of ownership	100.00%

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Income) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	$2,305,858	$2,236,077	$4,562,239	$4,482,461
Cost of goods sold	2,023,586	1,962,646	3,998,771	3,929,979
Gross margin	282,272	273,431	563,468	552,482
Selling, general and administrative expenses	225,838	212,548	451,448	430,269
Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	7,593	638	10,855	2,648
Depreciation and amortization	13,892	12,276	27,756	24,905
Other operating income, net	-2,152	-2,081	-9,978	-3,274
Operating earnings	37,101	50,050	83,387	97,934
Interest expense (income), net	3,342	3,248	6,589	6,446
Income before income taxes	33,759	46,802	76,798	91,488
Income tax (benefit) provision	13,883	17,930	31,436	36,518
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	19,876	28,872	45,362	54,970
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-443	1,880	122	-5,752
Comprehensive income	19,433	30,752	45,484	49,218
Owens & Minor, Inc.	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	0	0	0	0
Cost of goods sold	0	0	0	0
Gross margin	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	61	221	14	874
Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	2	3	1	7
Other operating income, net	0	0	0	0
Operating earnings	-63	-224	-15	-881
Interest expense (income), net	2,924	5,154	5,399	9,549
Income before income taxes	-2,987	-5,378	-5,414	-10,430
Income tax (benefit) provision	-1,200	-2,045	-2,155	-4,007
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	21,663	32,205	48,621	61,393
Net income (loss)	19,876	28,872	45,362	54,970
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-443	1,880	122	-5,752
Comprehensive income	19,433	30,752	45,484	49,218
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	2,187,130	2,143,576	4,335,495	4,298,290
Cost of goods sold	1,978,815	1,932,112	3,918,280	3,868,204
Gross margin	208,315	211,464	417,215	430,086
Selling, general and administrative expenses	152,122	152,387	306,372	308,735
Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	3,886	397	5,180	1,259
Depreciation and amortization	8,790	8,865	17,741	17,924
Other operating income, net	-814	-1,498	-7,877	-2,142
Operating earnings	44,331	51,313	95,799	104,310
Interest expense (income), net	791	-1,696	2,034	-2,585
Income before income taxes	43,540	53,009	93,765	106,895
Income tax (benefit) provision	17,808	20,594	37,994	42,051
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	25,732	32,415	55,771	64,844
Other comprehensive income (loss)	111	209	218	416
Comprehensive income	25,843	32,624	55,989	65,260
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	137,683	104,259	257,558	206,240
Cost of goods sold	63,299	42,201	110,897	83,483
Gross margin	74,384	62,058	146,661	122,757
Selling, general and administrative expenses	73,655	59,940	145,062	120,660
Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	3,707	241	5,675	1,389
Depreciation and amortization	5,100	3,408	10,014	6,974
Other operating income, net	-1,338	-583	-2,101	-1,132
Operating earnings	-6,740	-948	-11,989	-5,134
Interest expense (income), net	-373	-210	-844	-518
Income before income taxes	-6,367	-738	-11,145	-4,616
Income tax (benefit) provision	-2,725	-618	-4,403	-1,526
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	-3,642	-120	-6,742	-3,090
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-570	1,682	-103	-6,146
Comprehensive income	-4,212	1,562	-6,845	-9,236
Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	-18,955	-11,758	-30,814	-22,069
Cost of goods sold	-18,528	-11,667	-30,406	-21,708
Gross margin	-427	-91	-408	-361
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Acquisition-related and exit and realignment charges	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Other operating income, net	0	0	0	0
Operating earnings	-427	-91	-408	-361
Interest expense (income), net	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	-427	-91	-408	-361
Income tax (benefit) provision	0	-1	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	-21,663	-32,205	-48,621	-61,393
Net income (loss)	-22,090	-32,295	-49,029	-61,754
Other comprehensive income (loss)	459	-1,891	-115	5,730
Comprehensive income	($21,631)	($34,186)	($49,144)	($56,024)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$92,027	'	$101,905	$207,826	'	$97,888
Accounts and notes receivable, net	545,179	'	572,854	'	'	'
Merchandise inventories	820,882	'	771,663	'	'	'
Other current assets	287,844	'	279,510	'	'	'
Total current assets	1,745,932	'	1,725,932	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	207,140	'	191,961	'	'	'
Goodwill, net	275,975	'	275,439	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	38,679	'	40,406	'	'	'
Due from O&M and subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Advances to and investment in consolidated subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other assets, net	96,085	'	90,304	'	'	'
Total assets	2,363,811	'	2,324,042	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	698,648	'	643,872	'	'	'
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	29,691	'	23,296	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	38,951	'	41,613	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	251,015	'	280,398	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,018,305	'	989,179	'	'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	219,098	'	213,815	'	'	'
Due to O&M and subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Intercompany debt	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	42,080	'	43,727	'	'	'
Other liabilities	52,943	'	52,278	'	'	'
Total liabilities	1,332,426	'	1,298,999	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock	126,133	'	126,193	'	'	'
Paid-in capital	199,019	'	196,605	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	696,543	'	691,547	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9,690	10,133	9,568	-6,158	-8,038	-406
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders’ equity	1,031,385	'	1,023,913	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	0	'	1,130	'	'	'
Total equity	1,031,385	'	1,025,043	989,821	'	973,656
Total liabilities and equity	2,363,811	'	2,324,042	'	'	'
Owens & Minor, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	56,792	'	74,391	158,697	'	58,190
Accounts and notes receivable, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Merchandise inventories	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other current assets	281	'	201	'	'	'
Total current assets	57,073	'	74,592	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	0	'	2	'	'	'
Goodwill, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Due from O&M and subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Advances to and investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,582,217	'	1,533,294	'	'	'
Other assets, net	320	'	408	'	'	'
Total assets	1,639,610	'	1,608,296	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	'	0	'	'	'
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	5,938	'	6,811	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	5,938	'	6,811	'	'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	203,165	'	204,028	'	'	'
Due to O&M and subsidiaries	399,122	'	373,544	'	'	'
Intercompany debt	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total liabilities	608,225	'	584,383	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock	126,133	'	126,193	'	'	'
Paid-in capital	199,019	'	196,605	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	696,543	'	691,547	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9,690	'	9,568	'	'	'
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders’ equity	1,031,385	'	1,023,913	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total equity	1,031,385	'	1,023,913	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	1,639,610	'	1,608,296	'	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	13,098	'	2,012	14,082	'	13,641
Accounts and notes receivable, net	467,878	'	496,310	'	'	'
Merchandise inventories	789,732	'	750,999	'	'	'
Other current assets	94,250	'	72,049	'	'	'
Total current assets	1,364,958	'	1,321,370	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	102,897	'	96,500	'	'	'
Goodwill, net	247,271	'	247,271	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	16,841	'	17,881	'	'	'
Due from O&M and subsidiaries	435,286	'	377,786	'	'	'
Advances to and investment in consolidated subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other assets, net	69,262	'	63,848	'	'	'
Total assets	2,236,515	'	2,124,656	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	650,725	'	595,865	'	'	'
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	18,364	'	12,792	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	38,818	'	41,464	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	87,285	'	87,795	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	795,192	'	737,916	'	'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	6,759	'	7,228	'	'	'
Due to O&M and subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Intercompany debt	138,890	'	138,890	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	30,872	'	32,173	'	'	'
Other liabilities	48,114	'	47,816	'	'	'
Total liabilities	1,019,827	'	964,023	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	'	0	'	'	'
Paid-in capital	242,024	'	242,024	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	980,988	'	925,184	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-6,324	'	-6,575	'	'	'
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders’ equity	1,216,688	'	1,160,633	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total equity	1,216,688	'	1,160,633	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	2,236,515	'	2,124,656	'	'	'
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	22,137	'	25,502	35,047	'	26,057
Accounts and notes receivable, net	80,241	'	79,722	'	'	'
Merchandise inventories	33,021	'	22,128	'	'	'
Other current assets	193,118	'	207,058	'	'	'
Total current assets	328,517	'	334,410	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	104,243	'	95,459	'	'	'
Goodwill, net	28,704	'	28,168	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	21,838	'	22,525	'	'	'
Due from O&M and subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Advances to and investment in consolidated subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other assets, net	26,502	'	26,048	'	'	'
Total assets	509,804	'	506,610	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	50,863	'	51,185	'	'	'
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	11,327	'	10,504	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	133	'	149	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	157,792	'	185,792	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	220,115	'	247,630	'	'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	9,174	'	2,559	'	'	'
Due to O&M and subsidiaries	36,825	'	2,910	'	'	'
Intercompany debt	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	11,208	'	11,554	'	'	'
Other liabilities	4,829	'	4,462	'	'	'
Total liabilities	282,151	'	269,115	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock	1,500	'	1,500	'	'	'
Paid-in capital	258,047	'	259,864	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	-47,820	'	-41,029	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	15,926	'	16,030	'	'	'
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders’ equity	227,653	'	236,365	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	0	'	1,130	'	'	'
Total equity	227,653	'	237,495	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	509,804	'	506,610	'	'	'
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	'	0	0	'	0
Accounts and notes receivable, net	-2,940	'	-3,178	'	'	'
Merchandise inventories	-1,871	'	-1,464	'	'	'
Other current assets	195	'	202	'	'	'
Total current assets	-4,616	'	-4,440	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Goodwill, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Due from O&M and subsidiaries	-435,286	'	-377,786	'	'	'
Advances to and investment in consolidated subsidiaries	-1,582,217	'	-1,533,294	'	'	'
Other assets, net	1	'	0	'	'	'
Total assets	-2,022,118	'	-1,915,520	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	-2,940	'	-3,178	'	'	'
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	-2,940	'	-3,178	'	'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	0	'	0	'	'	'
Due to O&M and subsidiaries	-435,947	'	-376,454	'	'	'
Intercompany debt	-138,890	'	-138,890	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total liabilities	-577,777	'	-518,522	'	'	'
Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock	-1,500	'	-1,500	'	'	'
Paid-in capital	-500,071	'	-501,888	'	'	'
Retained earnings (deficit)	-933,168	'	-884,155	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-9,602	'	-9,455	'	'	'
Total Owens & Minor, Inc. shareholders’ equity	-1,444,341	'	-1,396,998	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total equity	-1,444,341	'	-1,396,998	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	($2,022,118)	'	($1,915,520)	'	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ5

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows) (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	$45,362	$54,970
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	27,756	24,905
Share-based compensation expense	4,190	3,449
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	-5,151	5,777
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	334	315
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable	28,477	1,789
Merchandise inventories	-48,575	-31,176
Accounts payable	54,922	191,406
Net change in other assets and liabilities	-32,765	-69,462
Other, net	-1,078	-2,794
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	73,472	179,179
Investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of investment	1,937	0
Additions to property and equipment	-25,657	-16,221
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	-13,166	-14,826
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	45	68
Cash used for investing activities	-36,841	-30,979
Financing activities:	'	'
Change in intercompany advances	0	0
Cash dividends paid	-31,564	-30,411
Repurchases of common stock	-9,448	-8,297
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	444	550
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,180	4,195
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	-1,500	0
Other, net	-4,441	-5,167
Cash used for financing activities	-45,329	-39,130
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1,180	868
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-9,878	109,938
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	101,905	97,888
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	92,027	207,826
Owens & Minor, Inc.	'	'
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	45,362	54,970
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	-48,621	-61,393
Depreciation and amortization	1	7
Share-based compensation expense	0	0
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	0	0
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable	0	0
Merchandise inventories	0	0
Accounts payable	0	0
Net change in other assets and liabilities	-952	636
Other, net	-776	-809
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	-4,986	-6,589
Investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of investment	'	'
Additions to property and equipment	0	0
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	0	0
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	0	0
Cash used for investing activities	0	0
Financing activities:	'	'
Change in intercompany advances	28,847	143,569
Cash dividends paid	-31,564	-30,411
Repurchases of common stock	-9,448	-8,297
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	444	550
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,180	4,195
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	0	'
Other, net	-2,072	-2,510
Cash used for financing activities	-12,613	107,096
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-17,599	100,507
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	74,391	58,190
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	56,792	158,697
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	55,771	64,844
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	17,741	17,924
Share-based compensation expense	4,190	3,449
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	-4,117	7,443
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	146	297
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable	28,286	3,061
Merchandise inventories	-38,733	-23,151
Accounts payable	54,860	151,208
Net change in other assets and liabilities	-15,272	-24,934
Other, net	-280	331
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	102,592	200,472
Investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of investment	1,937	'
Additions to property and equipment	-16,777	-12,640
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	-12,256	-11,816
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	35	59
Cash used for investing activities	-27,061	-24,397
Financing activities:	'	'
Change in intercompany advances	-62,995	-174,270
Cash dividends paid	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	0	'
Other, net	-1,450	-1,364
Cash used for financing activities	-64,445	-175,634
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	11,086	441
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,012	13,641
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	13,098	14,082
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	-6,742	-3,090
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	10,014	6,974
Share-based compensation expense	0	0
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	-1,034	-1,666
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	188	18
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable	428	426
Merchandise inventories	-10,248	-8,386
Accounts payable	-177	38,500
Net change in other assets and liabilities	-16,541	-45,164
Other, net	-22	-2,316
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	-24,134	-14,704
Investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of investment	'	'
Additions to property and equipment	-8,880	-3,581
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	-910	-3,010
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	10	9
Cash used for investing activities	-9,780	-6,582
Financing activities:	'	'
Change in intercompany advances	34,148	30,701
Cash dividends paid	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	-1,500	'
Other, net	-919	-1,293
Cash used for financing activities	31,729	29,408
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1,180	868
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-3,365	8,990
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	25,502	26,057
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	22,137	35,047
Eliminations	'	'
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	-49,029	-61,754
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	48,621	61,393
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	0	0
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	0	0
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts and notes receivable	-237	-1,698
Merchandise inventories	406	361
Accounts payable	239	1,698
Net change in other assets and liabilities	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	0	0
Investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of investment	'	'
Additions to property and equipment	0	0
Additions to computer software and intangible assets	0	0
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	0	0
Cash used for investing activities	0	0
Financing activities:	'	'
Change in intercompany advances	0	0
Cash dividends paid	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	0	'
Other, net	0	0
Cash used for financing activities	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$0	$0