Accounts Receivable Sale Programs (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
Feb. 03, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]
Maximum amount of trade accounts receivable sales permitted	$ 200.0	$ 200.0
Trade accounts receivable sold		135.1	$ 152.8
Amount Received From Trade Accounts Receivable Sold To Third Party		$ 134.1	$ 151.8

Amount received upon sale of trade accounts receivable to third party.

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