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Clean core
Clean core is an ERP strategy, popularized by SAP, of keeping the core system as close to standard as possible.
Clean core is an ERP strategy, popularized by SAP, of keeping the core system as close to standard as possible. Customizations move into extensions on a separate platform, connected through stable, supported interfaces. The goal is faster, cheaper upgrades and less technical debt.
Why it matters at a CIO Cafe table
Terms like Clean core turn up at tables because the disagreement is usually about scope, not definition. Agreeing what the word means is the cheapest way to shorten a decision — which is why every table starts by framing the question in plain language.