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Restructuring and Cost Reduction Activities - Project K Expected Program Costs by Reportable Segment Narrative (Details) - Project K [Member] | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2019
North America |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost allocation | 65.00%
Europe |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost allocation | 22.00%
Latin America |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost allocation | 3.00%
AMEA |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost allocation | 6.00%
Corporate |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost allocation | 4.00%

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