The multi-period newsboy problem

We will try to generalize the so-called newsboy model so that we can deal with unsatisfied demand or unsold quantity. Consider the time interval that consists of multiple ordering cycles. Assume that the probability density function of demand is given for each cycle. Then our problem is to make the ordering plan with which we can maximize the expected profit. In the classical newsboy model ordering quantity is always equal to the (planned) initial inventory level. But if we take account of unsatisfied demand and unsold quantity, the (desired) ordering quantity must be determined by a proper stochastic rule. Then, instead of determining the ordering quantity of each cycle, we must plan the initial inventory level so that the expected profit may be maximized. If unsold exists in present cycle, the ordering quantity of next cycle becomes smaller than the planned inventory level. And if unsatisfied demand exists in the present cycle, the ordering quantity of next cycle becomes larger than the planned inventory level.