Commitments and Contingencies - Receivable Purchase Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies
Maximum amount of trade receivables to be sold under agreement	$ 30.0
Receivables sold	0.0	$ 8.3
Amount of trade receivables available to be sold under agreement	$ 18.9

Amount of trade receivables available to be sold from customers without recourse under the terms of the receivable purchase agreement.

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