Andy Olrich - APAC Region Consulting & Delivery Partner
With 25+ years mastering process improvement across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, government, and mining, Andy Olrich brings a powerhouse blend of passion and precision to his latest role as distribution partner for both the Kaizen Kit and the Big Thinking Box. As Managing Director at North St Partners and co‑host of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Andy lives and breathes Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methods, values that form the core of these two transformative toolkits.
What He Brings to the Table
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Deep domain expertise – From the factory floor to executive strategy sessions, Andy’s hands-on Lean and continuous-improvement experience means he doesn’t just sell solutions, he lives them
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Coaching and cultural transformation – He's not one to drop a box on your doorstep and disappear. Andy’s track record includes coaching teams and deploying transformations that stick
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Storytelling & thought leadership – As host of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Andy partners with industry visionaries (including MIT’s Steve Spear) to demystify continuous improvement and help organizations scale by shifting mindsets
Why He’s the Ideal Delivery Partner
The Kaizen Kit and Big Thinking Box aren’t just boxes, they’re experiences. They require hands-on learning, a culture ready mindset, and accountability; all of which align seamlessly with Andy’s philosophy. His role ensures that what arrives at your doorstep isn’t static. From onboarding support to team facilitation, even user feedback loops (podcast anyone?), he’s there every step of the way.
Vision for the Future
Andy sees these tools as the gateway to bigger thinking. The Kaizen Kit builds daily improvement habits; the Big Thinking Box is designed to scale that culture. Together, he envisions a world where small actions seed exponential impact, where organizations don’t just solve problems, they spark innovation and lead transformation from the bottom up.
