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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Major customers as a percentage of net sales) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Jan. 01, 2017
Customer A |  |
Disclosure of major customers [line items] |  |
Percentage of total net sales | 16.50% | 18.20%
Customer B |  |
Disclosure of major customers [line items] |  |
Percentage of total net sales | 11.90% | 12.40%

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