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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Derivatives Classified as Current or Noncurrent Based on Maturity Dates (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Other current assets | $ 20,771 | $ 84,519
Accrued liabilities (Note K) | (87,205) | (18,574)
Other assets (Note I) | 2,199 | 18,821
Other liabilities (Note M) | $ (12,833) | $ (7,000)

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