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Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 30, 2019 | Sep. 28, 2019 | Dec. 30, 2018 | Dec. 29, 2018
Impact of new accounting standards |  |  |  |
Reclassification of tax effects relating to U.S. tax reform |  | $ 0 |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets |  | 464 | $ 453 | $ 0
Operating lease liabilities |  | 471 | $ 461 |
Obligations placed in accounts payable tracking system |  | 809 |  | 893
Obligations sold by participating suppliers |  | 572 |  | $ 701
AOCI |  |  |  |
Impact of new accounting standards |  |  |  |
Reclassification of tax effects relating to U.S. tax reform | $ (22) |  |  |
Retained earnings |  |  |  |
Impact of new accounting standards |  |  |  |
Reclassification of tax effects relating to U.S. tax reform | $ 22 | $ 22 |  |

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