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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Organization (Details) | Dec. 31, 2020 Employees Countries Facilities
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Entity Number of Employees | Employees | 20,000
Number of Facilities | Facilities | 80
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | Countries | 17

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