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	Dec. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finance leases, accumulated amortization	$ 297	$ 263
Depreciation and amortization expense	349	327	$ 323
Transportation equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finance leases, assets	594	575
Buildings and building improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finance leases, assets	148	$ 78
Office equipment, furniture and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finance leases, assets	$ 5