COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND CONCENTRATIONS (Obligations not reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Total	$ 273,139
2023	153,613
2024	119,526
2025	0
2026	0
2027	0
thereafter	$ 0

The amount of inventory purchase obligation of future minimum payments due reported as of the period.

No definition available.

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The inventory purchase obligation of future minimum payment which are due for the current reported as of the period.

No definition available.

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Inventory Purchase Obligation Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years

No definition available.

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The inventory purchase obligation of future minimum payment which are due for four years reported as of the period.

No definition available.

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The inventory purchase obligation of future minimum payment which are due for three years reported as of the period.

No definition available.

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The inventory purchase obligation of future minimum payment which are due for two years reported as of the period.

No definition available.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
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The inventory purchase obligation of future minimum payment which are due for fiscal year reported as of the period.

No definition available.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

No definition available.

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