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Accounts Payable and Liabilities - Other current liabilities of Manufacturing group (Details) - Manufacturing group - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 03, 2026 | Dec. 28, 2024
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Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Contract liabilities | $ 1,897 | $ 1,734
Salaries, wages and employer taxes | 442 | 456
Current portion of warranty and product repair and maintenance program liabilities | 138 | 177
Other | 686 | 727
Total | $ 3,163 | $ 3,094

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