text: Property and Related Depreciation and Amortization 
  
  Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives 
  of the assets and is included in selling, distribution and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of consolidated 
  income. Buildings, building improvements and leasehold improvements are depreciated over ten to thirty years or the life of the lease 
  if a shorter period, and equipment is depreciated over three to eight years. The Company capitalizes internal use software 
  development costs in accordance with guidance on accounting for costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. 
  Amortization of software begins when it is ready for its intended use, and is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated 
  useful life of the software, generally not to exceed twelve years. Capitalized software and hardware costs are classified as property on 
  the consolidated balance sheets. The carrying values of property and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or ch anges 
  in circumstances indicate that the recorded value cannot be recovered from undiscounted future cash flows. Impairment losses, if 
  any, would be measured based upon the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the assets. 