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CIPS Exam L4M7 Topic 6 Question 43 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam
Question #: 43
Topic #: 6
[All L4M7 Questions]

XYZ Inc opens a tender to purchase new forklift trucks for their new established warehouse. In the final round, there are two suppliers remain who offer two different bids. Supplier A's bid has high initial investment. After calculating the net present value, the NPV in year five is positive. On the other hand, supplier B's bid has low purchase price, with the NPV in year five is negative. If the NPV is the sole selection criterion, XYZ Inc should select the bid which has...?

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Suggested Answer: A

Net present value (NPV) is the 'today' net value that deprives from 'future' cash flow of an invest-ment or a capital purchase. Net Present Value is a helpful tool for assessing the total lifetime value of an investment. Procurement professionals or investors can base on this value to make decision to achieve value for money. Generally, an organisation should select the offer which has the highest NPV among their options. Preferably, the NPV of an capital investment should be positive, which means the investment eventually adds value to the business.


LO 3, AC 3.2

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Zona
1 months ago
True, they should aim for a bid with positive NPV to ensure profitability in the long run.
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Bulah
2 months ago
But if the NPV in year five is negative, wouldn't that be a risky choice for XYZ Inc?
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Harley
2 months ago
I'm a bit of a numbers nerd, so this is right up my alley. Clearly, the answer is A) Positive NPV. Anything with a negative NPV is just asking for trouble down the line. It's like trying to lift a forklift with your bare hands - not gonna happen!
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Fanny
12 days ago
Yvonne: Seems like it, high initial investment but positive NPV in the end.
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Jaclyn
13 days ago
So, we all think Supplier A is the better choice?
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Yvonne
18 days ago
Definitely, negative NPV is a red flag.
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Corazon
25 days ago
I agree, positive NPV is the way to go.
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Rolande
2 months ago
In that case, they might consider the bid with the lowest NPV.
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Yolando
2 months ago
But what if the initial investment is too high for XYZ Inc to afford?
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Lenora
2 months ago
Hmm, this is a classic case of 'go big or go home'. I'd say the supplier with the high initial investment but positive NPV in year five is the way to go. Gotta think long-term, you know?
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Rolande
2 months ago
Definitely, it's all about long-term gains in this case.
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Joseph
2 months ago
I agree, going with the bid that has a positive NPV in year five is the smart choice.
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Paris
2 months ago
I think XYZ Inc should select the bid with positive NPV.
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Denna
2 months ago
Ooh, this is a tricky one! I'm going to go with A) Positive NPV. After all, who wants to invest in a forklift with a negative NPV? I need my warehouse to be a moneymaker, not a money pit!
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Sophia
2 months ago
Definitely, choosing the bid with a positive NPV is the smart choice for XYZ Inc.
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Brandon
2 months ago
I agree, A) Positive NPV is the way to go. We want to make sure our investment pays off in the long run.
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