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Inventories
12 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2024
Inventory, Net [Abstract]  
Inventories Inventories
Major components of inventories were as follows (in thousands):
20242023
Finished products and components$197,242 $221,847 
Products and components in various stages of completion114,647 131,906 
Raw materials and purchased components214,902 202,294 
Subtotal526,791 556,047 
Reduction to LIFO cost(122,115)(117,698)
Total$404,676 $438,349 

Inventories valued under the LIFO method were $179 million in 2024 and $211 million in 2023. Most other inventory was valued on the FIFO method.

In 2024, certain inventory quantities were reduced, resulting in liquidation of LIFO inventory quantities, although increases in current product costs offset the impact of the decrement. The impact on net earnings was not significant.