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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill, Impairment Loss, Excluding Divested Businesses | $ 0 | $ 0
Segment Balances Before Intersegment Eliminations and Consolidation Reconciling Items |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment | 137 |
Unallocated expense |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment | 105 |
High-Touch Solutions (N.A.) | Segment Balances Before Intersegment Eliminations and Consolidation Reconciling Items |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment | $ 32 |

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- Definition Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination, divested businesses and corresponding impairment amounts are not recognized in this concept + References No definition available. + Details
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