Description of Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Factoring Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 28, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales of accounts receivables	$ 17.9	$ 19.0
Factoring costs	$ 0.1	$ 0.2

Proceeds From Sale Of Receivables, Operating Activity

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