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Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 Country Location
Basis Of Presentation And Organization [Abstract] |
Number of business locations | Location | 165
Number of countries distribution occur through vendors | Country | 30

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