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ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Account receivable securitization facility, maximum amount | $ 350,000,000 |
Accounts receivable | 997,000,000 | $ 1,160,000,000
Accounts receivable from securitization | 230,000,000 | 20,000,000
Restricted cash | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000
Supplier finance program, obligation | $ 317,000,000 | 305,000,000
Minimum |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Supply chain financing term | 45 days |
Maximum |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Supply chain financing term | 180 days |
Collateral Pledged |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable | $ 531,000,000 | $ 674,000,000

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