BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Schedule of Supplier Finance Program (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Supplier Finance Program Obligation Roll Forward [Abstract]
Confirmed obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2023	$ 843
Invoices confirmed during the period	641
Confirmed invoices paid during the period	(691)
Impact of foreign currency	(1)
Confirmed obligations outstanding as of March 31, 2024	$ 792

Amount of obligation for supplier finance program, classified as current.

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