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RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 26, 2015 | Apr. 30, 2015
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Broad Restructuring Plan |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | $ 31,208 |
Additional Potential Restructuring Activities |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | 13,250 |
Maximum | Broad Restructuring Plan |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining |  | $ 60,000
Maximum | Other cash restructuring expenses | Additional Potential Restructuring Activities |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | 5,000 |
Maximum | Asset impairments/net loss on disposals | Additional Potential Restructuring Activities |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | $ 8,000 |

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