v3.25.4

MARKET RISKS AND CONCENTRATIONS (Details) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 28, 2025 USD ($) employee | Dec. 29, 2024 USD ($)
Concentration Risk [Line Items] |  |
Period over which there have been no labor-related work stoppages (in years) | 10 years |
U.S. |  |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] |  |
Number of employees | employee | 63,000 |
Mexico |  |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] |  |
Aggregate carrying amount of net assets | $ 0.6 | $ 0.7
Europe |  |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] |  |
Aggregate carrying amount of net assets | $ 3.1 | $ 2.9
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements | Unionized Employees Concentration Risk |  |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] |  |
Concentration risk (as a percent) | 35.00% |

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