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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges - Summary of Restructuring Charges, Cumulative to Date (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Pretax charges related to the restructuring program to date | $ 116 |
Global Productivity Initiative |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Pretax charges related to the restructuring program to date |  | $ 116
Restructuring and related cost incurred cost to date after tax |  | $ 92
Global Productivity Initiative | Employee-Related Costs |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Pretax charges related to the restructuring program to date | 108 |
Global Productivity Initiative | Incremental Depreciation |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Pretax charges related to the restructuring program to date | 0 |
Global Productivity Initiative | Asset Impairments |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Pretax charges related to the restructuring program to date | 1 |
Global Productivity Initiative | Other |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Pretax charges related to the restructuring program to date | $ 7 |

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