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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Estimated Useful Lives of Assets | Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. The Company utilizes the straight-line method of depreciation over the estimated useful lives of the assets:
Building and building equipment | 30 years
Land and leasehold improvements | 10 - 20 years
Machinery and equipment | 2 - 13 years

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