INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Finished products | $ 2,466 | $ 2,078 |
| Work-in-process and raw materials | 1,496 | 1,216 |
| Inventories at FIFO cost | 3,962 | 3,294 |
| Excess of FIFO over LIFO | (131) | (128) |
| Total inventories | $ 3,831 | $ 3,166 |
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- Definition The amount of FIFO (first in first out) inventory present at the reporting date when inventory is also valued using different valuation methods. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of completed merchandise or goods expected to be sold within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount by which inventory stated at last-in first-out (LIFO) is less than (in excess of) inventory stated at other inventory cost methods. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The aggregate carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of items held by the entity which are partially completed at the time of measurement and unprocessed items that will go through the production process and become part of the final product. Includes supplies used directly or indirectly in the manufacturing or production process. This element may be used when the reporting entity combines work in process and raw materials into an aggregate amount. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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