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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Supplier Finance Program (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Confirmed obligations outstanding as of December 30, 2023 | $ 41,916
Invoices confirmed during the period | 55,255
Confirmed invoices paid during the period | (59,944)
Confirmed obligations outstanding as of March 30, 2024 | $ 37,227

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