OPERATING SEGMENTS (External Net Sales from Continuing Operations by Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 8,799,533	$ 8,913,481	$ 6,729,760
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	6,894,990	6,793,023	5,295,447
Poland
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	941,806	1,078,986	793,075
China
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	217,779	246,679	156,101
Other
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 744,958	$ 794,793	$ 485,137