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RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES - Narrative (Details) - Broad Restructuring Plan $ in Thousands | Dec. 26, 2015 USD ($)
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | $ 40
Asset impairments/net loss on disposals |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | 20
Employee Severance [Member] |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | 1
Cost of Sales |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | 22
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining | $ 18

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