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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges - Summary of Restructuring Charges, Cumulative to Date (Details) - Global Growth and Efficiency Program $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Pretax charges related to the Restructuring Program to date | $ 1,589
Aftertax charges related to the Restructuring Program to date | 1,173
Employee-Related Costs |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Pretax charges related to the Restructuring Program to date | 646
Incremental Depreciation |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Pretax charges related to the Restructuring Program to date | 91
Asset Impairments |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Pretax charges related to the Restructuring Program to date | 36
Other |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Pretax charges related to the Restructuring Program to date | $ 816

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