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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges - Summary of Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - Global Productivity Initiative $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, pretax | $ 110
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, aftertax | 87
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, pretax | $ 5
Restructuring, Incurred Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Other (income) expense, net |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, pretax | $ 90
Restructuring, Incurred Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Non-service related postretirement costs |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, pretax | $ 15
Restructuring, Incurred Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Non-service related postretirement costs

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