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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	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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Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill.

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