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SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION - Supply Chain Finance Programs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Other current liabilities |  |
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items] |  |
Supplier financings | $ 27 | $ 19
Accounts payable |  |
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items] |  |
Supplier financings | $ 87 | $ 112

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