QodeNext Partners with Clustag to Bring Advanced RFID Solutions to South Asian Manufacturers

QodeNext, recognized as one of India's fastest-growing providers of supply chain traceability and automation services, has entered into a strategic partnership with Clustag to incorporate cutting-edge RAIN RFID intralogistics solutions into its existing technology offerings. This collaboration is designed to assist manufacturers throughout South Asia in implementing RFID technology at the source of production, enabling them to meet the compliance standards set by leading global brands.

The partnership brings together QodeNext's strong regional integration expertise with Clustag's specialized knowledge in item-level RFID encoding, verification, and content management. By working together, both companies will provide critical support to suppliers who need to deploy precise RFID tagging directly at manufacturing facilities—a requirement that has become increasingly important for exporters operating in industries such as fashion, sportswear, and home goods.

With a footprint spanning major metropolitan areas across India and a team comprising more than 200 technical specialists, QodeNext is now positioned to integrate Clustag's high-performance RFID systems into its comprehensive traceability service offerings. This strategic move will enable the company to better support manufacturers who are transitioning toward digital supply chain models and meeting the transparency standards demanded by global retail partners.

The Asia Pacific region is currently experiencing significant growth in RFID technology adoption. This trend is being driven by a combination of regulatory requirements, ongoing supply chain modernization efforts, and an industry-wide shift toward production models that prioritize traceability. Drawing on more than 35 years of accumulated experience in automatic data capture technologies, QodeNext is well-equipped to serve as a primary implementation partner for factories, distribution centers, and retail networks across India and Southeast Asia.

Clustag brings to the table a complete ecosystem of RFID solutions that includes encoding workstations, RFID tunnels designed for cartons and pallets, and its proprietary Zentup middleware platform. The company plans to deploy these solutions across major manufacturing hubs throughout the region. Clustag views South Asia as a strategically important market where accurate encoding at the source is rapidly becoming a fundamental requirement for participation in global supply chains.

Through this strategic alliance, manufacturers in the region will benefit from several key capabilities. These include integrated RAIN RFID solutions for encoding and verification at the source, sophisticated hardware and software integration, complete turnkey implementations at factory level, and real-time visibility across their entire supply chain networks. Additionally, the partnership will deliver local deployment support through QodeNext's extensive service network operating throughout India.

Manolo Reguart, who serves as Strategy & Business Development Director at Clustag, emphasized the importance of the Asian region in this initiative. "The Asian region is fundamental to ensuring reliable traceability at source," Reguart stated. "QodeNext shares our technological vision and brings exceptional integration and support capability. Together, we will accelerate RFID adoption in the world's main manufacturing hubs."

Mr. S R Srinivasan, CEO of QodeNext, also shared his perspective on the collaboration. "Adding Clustag's advanced solutions to our portfolio enables us to offer a more robust and specialized RFID ecosystem for manufacturers, retailers and logistics operators in India. It is a partnership set to grow," he commented.

This partnership represents a significant milestone in strengthening the traceability infrastructure within South Asia's manufacturing ecosystem. It will help exporters not only adapt to evolving global compliance requirements but also enhance operational efficiency and improve supply chain visibility. As RFID implementation at the source becomes a standard requirement among international brands, this collaboration is expected to play a crucial role in accelerating the pace of digital transformation across production centers throughout the region.