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BUSINESS OPTIMIZATION CHARGES - Summary of Business Optimization Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 10	$ 7	$ 35	$ 32
Business Optimization Programs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	10	7	35	32
Costs to implement business optimization programs	8	6	10	13
Total business optimization charges	$ 18	$ 13	$ 45	$ 45

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