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Harbour Fresh Food Services Organisation in Durban experiences recurring contractual disagreements with a supplier responsible for packaging and distribution support activities. The purchasing and supply team recognises that both parties may benefit from adjusting certain contractual conditions and operational expectations to resolve the disagreement and maintain the long-term buyer supplier relationship. The purchasing and supply manager is evaluating this approach to dispute resolution. Which one of the following options most appropriately suggests a practical way to settle the contractual dispute in this situation?