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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Percentage of net sales over time	10.00%
Unbilled contracts receivable	$ 45,147	$ 41,816
Advance Customer Payments
Contract with customer liability	37,609	40,063
Billings in Excess of Revenue Recognized
Contract with customer liability	$ 55,401	$ 52,422

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