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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Segment Balances Before Intersegment Eliminations and Consolidation Reconciling Items |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Cumulative goodwill impairments | $ 137
Other |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Cumulative goodwill impairments | 105
High-Touch Solutions N.A. | Segment Balances Before Intersegment Eliminations and Consolidation Reconciling Items |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Cumulative goodwill impairments | $ 32

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