DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT - Maturities of the Company's Debt Obligations (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Maturities of the company's debt obligations
2016	$ 3,121
2017	88
2018	74,011
2019	148
Total maturities of debt obligations	$ 77,368

Amount of long-term debt and short-term debt maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and short-term debt maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and short-term debt maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and short-term debt maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Represents the aggregate of total long-term debt, including current maturities and short-term debt.

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