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Other Commitments and Contingencies Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2025 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum License Fees Payable	Future minimum fees payable under existing technology and software license agreements as of March 29, 2025 are $82 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and thereafter.
ERP Implementation Amount Committed	$ 130

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