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Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Apr. 04, 2021 | Mar. 29, 2020 | Jan. 03, 2021
Deferred Sales Commissions |  |  |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Capitalized contract cost | $ 1.0 |  | $ 1.0
Capitalized contract cost, amortization | 0.2 | $ 0.3 |
Deferred Fulfillment Costs |  |  |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Capitalized contract cost | 2.4 |  | $ 4.1
Capitalized contract cost, amortization | $ 6.8 | $ 4.8 |

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