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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 30, 2019 | Dec. 29, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Payment terms | 30 days |
Unpaid advanced client billings | $ 12,000 |
Contract liabilities (customer contract deposits) | $ 32,380 | $ 38,245
Percentage of unbilled revenue billed during period | 70.00% |
Percentage of contract liabilities recognized as revenue during period | 60.00% |

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- Definition Contract With Customer, Asset, Percentage Of Amount Reclassified to Receivable + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Contract With Customer Liability, Customer Deposits + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Contract With Customer, Percentage Of Liabilities, Recognized As Revenue + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Contract With Customer, Unpaid Advanced Client Billings + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Contract with Customer, Terms Of Payment + References No definition available. + Details
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