1. Define Your Needs
Clearly outline what you want AI to improve—production efficiency, quality control, supply chain management, marketing, or customer engagement.

2. Search for AI Consultants or Firms
Freelancer Platforms: Check Upwork, Toptal, Fiverr, or PeoplePerHour for AI and business consultants.
Consulting Firms: Look at AI consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, or smaller niche AI consultancies.
3. Explore AI & Industry Networks
AI and Business Conferences: Attend events like AI Summit, CES, or industry-specific expos.
Online Communities: Join LinkedIn Groups, AI-specific Slack channels, or Reddit communities (e.g., r/artificial).
4. Engage Universities & Research Labs
Reach out to AI researchers or business schools that collaborate with industries.
Contact local universities with AI or data science programs.
5. Use Industry-Specific AI Experts
Some AI specialists focus on manufacturing, food and beverage, or supply chains—search for "AI in manufacturing" or "AI in beverage industry" experts.
6. Post a Job Listing
Use LinkedIn, AngelList, or AI-specific job boards (e.g., Data Science Central, Kaggle).