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Organization, Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Accounts Receivable Securitization and Factoring Programs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Securitization programs |  |  |  |
Receivables sold in period | $ 598 | $ 338 | $ 1,289 | $ 661
Cash consideration | 598 | 269 | 1,289 | 529
Deferred purchase price | 0 | 69 | 0 | 132
Factoring programs |  |  |  |
Receivables sold in period | 199 | 235 | 463 | 419
Cash consideration | $ 199 | $ 234 | $ 462 | $ 417

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