REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Sales recognized over time, as a percent of Consolidated Net Sales (less than) (as a percent)	5.00%
Accrued rebates	$ 400	$ 327
Accounts receivables from customers	3,581	2,896
Unbilled receivables	233	187
Deferred revenue liabilities, included in other current liabilities	489	$ 395
Backlog of unsatisfied or partially satisfied obligations	$ 11,400
Backlog expected to be recognized in the next twelve months (as a percent)	82.00%

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Contract With Customer, Backlog To Be Recognized In The Next Twelve Months, Percentage

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Revenue, Sales Recognized Over Time, Percentage

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Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable, classified as current.

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Amount due from customers for fees and charges arising from transactions related to the entity's brokerage activities and operations.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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Amount of transaction price allocated to performance obligation that has not been recognized as revenue.

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Unbilled amounts due for services rendered or to be rendered, actions taken or to be taken, or a promise to refrain from taking certain actions in accordance with the terms of a legally binding agreement between the entity and, at a minimum, one other party. An example would be amounts associated with contracts or programs where the recognized revenue for performance thereunder exceeds the amounts billed under the terms thereof as of the date of the balance sheet.

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